Job Description

The Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Teaching Assistant / Associate Professor position non-tenure-track, 12-month contract specializing in United States history. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will serve as the department’s Concurrent Enrollment Administrator, supporting the Collegiate Academy dual credit program in collaboration with a tenure-track faculty member. Collegiate Academy provides high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit through history courses taught in their schools. The person in this role will act as the primary point of contact for participating high school teachers, coordinate with both UNR and K-12 administrators, and support virtual and in-person classroom site visits across the state. They will assist in organizing a summer workshop and professional development day for teachers involved in the program, and work closely with the department’s Undergraduate Advisor to recruit students into the History major at UNR. The position also includes teaching one standard UNR course per semester, aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise—this may include HIST 101C (U.S. History to 1877), HIST 102C (U.S. History since 1877), and a graduate seminar designed for Collegiate Academy high school instructors.

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire.? If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by May 27, 2025.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in US History required
• Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• K-12 teaching experience
• Administrative experience
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service activities.

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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