Job Description

The Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant professor in the history of the pre-modern or modern Middle East, broadly defined. Chronological period and thematic specialization are open, although preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement strengths in the department, which include but are not limited to environmental history, religion and politics, and history of science, technology, and medicine.

The successful candidate will teach survey courses in Middle Eastern and World History, be able to teach on the modern Middle East and develop specialized courses at the upper-division and graduate level. Expectations also include advising undergraduate and graduate students. The normal teaching load is 2/2.

In addition to teaching in the department, the new faculty member may also contribute to the Core Humanities Program and work with other faculty and high school teachers to develop dual credit courses on World History through UNR’s Collegiate Academy.

Compensation Rank

Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Department Information

Additional information about the Department of History can be found at https://www.unr.edu/history 

College and University Information

The University of Nevada, Reno is a public Research 1 land-grant institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000, including over 3,000 graduate students. We are a comprehensive, doctoral university that has been designated as a Carnegie R1 institution with very high research activity and a Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Nearly half of our students are students of color, and we are an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. In accordance with the University's land grant tier-one research institution mission, our faculty are expected to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service in a pluralistic environment.

The University has dynamic intellectual, artistic and sports life and a close relationship to the city of Reno, an emerging tech and innovation hub with a diverse population and a rich cultural history that hosts an active art, music and festival scene. Known for its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is a vibrant, diverse and growing city located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, about 200 miles east of San Francisco, about 100 miles east of Sacramento and 30 miles north of the state capital, Carson City. Combined with the neighboring city of Sparks, the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of more than 500,000. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts and is rated one of the top locations in the United States for living and outdoor recreation. It has an international airport with direct flights to many U.S. transportation hubs and to Mexico. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.

The College and the University of Nevada, Reno recognize that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the education experience. We believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusivity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community.

The College additionally hosts a number of affinity groups, a College Diversity Committee, in addition to department Diversity committees and honorific awards to support DEI efforts. Many of the Diversity and Equity general education courses (CO10) are offered by the college. The College also houses the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity, the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies, and the School of Social Research and Justice Studies. The College offers many engaging community events that further support these efforts. Finally, we play an active role in addressing racism, bias, and inequities in society and at the local level. For examples of the innovative and unique ways we work to dismantle racism, visit our Diversity, Research and Engagement website. The College emphasizes inquiry, discovery, and openness to new ideas and perspectives and supports major scholarly research and creative activity in the humanities, social sciences, and arts.

Contact Information for this position

Search Chair: Dr. Edward M. Schoolman (eschoolman@unr.edu)

Search Coordinator: Mikki Johnson (michellejohnson@unr.edu)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2024, and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--History_R0144559

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or a related field in hand by July 1, 2025
• A developing or established research agenda in Middle Eastern history
• A record of, or potential for, high-quality scholarship
• Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Research and teaching interests that complement strengths in the department
• Evidence of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and/or service

About University of Nevada, Reno

The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno (R1) invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Secondary Social Studies Education beginning in Fall 2022. The Department of Educator Preparation seeks candidates who are committed to promoting diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments. The position is comprised of the traditional components of research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will maintain a rigorous scholarly research agenda in an area relevant to Social Studies Education at middle and high school levels. The University’s Office of Research and Innovation supports faculty in conducting research, scholarly, and creative activity. The faculty will teach courses in Social Studies Education and other areas related to Secondary Education. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising graduate students in the secondary M.Ed. program; advising and mentoring doctoral students in Curriculum and Instruction; collaborating with campus, community, and state education partners; engaging in clinically-rich teaching experiences; participating in program develo...pment and accreditation processes; collaborating with colleagues to maintain and grow our secondary licensure programs; and providing service and outreach to the university and to the profession. The Department of Educator Preparation is especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship is grounded in sociocultural frameworks and explicitly addresses issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogies.

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