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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of the Saltman Center and Assistant Professor-in-Residence R0150548
ROLE of the POSITION
The Associate Director of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution position is a full-time 12-month academic faculty position Faculty-in-Residence at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV.
Since its establishment within the law school in 2003 the Saltman Centers dispute resolution program at Boyd has been ranked among the top ten law school programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The Saltman Center is the only university Center housed at the Boyd School of Law. The Saltman Center has an institutional commitment to the law schools own dispute resolution legal education and also a strong public service mission for the university and wider community. The Saltman Center offers opportunities for students to learn through coursework and experiential learning and also develops innovative programs to educate and support local and broader communities in developing and implementing conflict resolution and prevention practices.
The Associate Directors primary responsibilities will be law student teaching and advising developing and implementing professional education programs and administration of various aspects of the Saltman Centers programming. The Associate Director will build and maintain a diverse and multifaceted dispute resolution curriculum for J.D. students and will support and advise students seeking to complete an academic concentration in dispute resolution. Course offerings and teaching load will be determined on an annual basis in consultation with Saltman Directors. Other teaching includes direct supervision and coaching of teams competing in regional and national dispute resolution competitions. The Associate Director will also build and maintain professional education programs such as a dispute resolution certificate or other professional training programs with the goal of creating new and sustainable funding streams to support the work of the Saltman Center. The Associate Director will also be responsible for contributing to the Saltman Centers commitment to providing public education through continuing legal education programs lectures conferences and other speaker events.
The Associate Director will be a fully integrated member of the Boyd Law School faculty with teaching and service responsibilities that reflect and bolster the work of the Saltman Center. Writing and producing original research or scholarship is not an essential function of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires abachelors degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and aJD. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
At least 10 years of experience as a dispute resolution practitioner seven to nine years of supervisory and management experience.
The Associate Director must have academic and practice experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and a strong academic record.
Completed a variety of ADR trainings and certification programs.
The Associate Director must have a background in legal systems and legal practice including but not limited to representation of clients.
The Associate Director must understand the market and interest in dispute resolution certificate program and use that information to design and launch a certificate program.
The Associate Director must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
The Associate Director must have demonstrated skill as an effective ADR practitioner and third-party neutral.
The Associate Director must be able to plan and coordinate programs.
The Associate Director must be able to work effectively with a team and also independently.
The Associate Director must be able to coordinate with different administrators staff and department contacts in the law school and around campus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience teaching training mentoring (including experience with structured feedback as teaching methodology); experience managing academic or similar programs.
Ideally the Associate Director will be knowledgeable about different ADR processes and how they interact with formal legal systems.
Ideally the Associate Director will have an understanding of budgeting and costs when it comes to allocating resources to new programs
Ideally the Associate Director will have experience managing projects and supervising teams.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off sick leave and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Lydia Nussbaum Search Committee Chair.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on February 18 2026.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support.
For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFull-Time Equivalent
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Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
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Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
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