Visiting Associate Professor / Professor of Constitutional Law, Trachok Center for Constitutional Law

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The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Associate Professor / Professor in Constitutional Law to begin Fall of 2026. This is a full-time, one-year appointment (with the possibility of a second-year extension). The successful candidate will teach undergraduates in constitutional law, theories of justice, and related areas, which form part of the Legal Studies minor and the forthcoming Interdisciplinary Degree in Law, Business, and Society. Both programs sit under the newly established Center for Constitutional Law, housed within the College. This Center works closely with the Boyd Law School in Las Vegas.

The candidate will also work with the Executive Director and the Assistant Director of the Center for Constitutional Law in the implementation of the Center’s mission.

Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience 

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy, or a related discipline, or a JD

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching constitutional or public law at the college level, or an ABA law school

• Hold a current appointment at an accredited American university and holds a Professor or Associate Professor position

• A record of scholarly excellence in Constitutional Law, Political Science, Philosophy, or Legal Studies, among others

Preferred Qualifications

• A publication record in constitutional law, legal theory, or public policy.

• Strong communication skills to engage with faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders.

Compensation

Associate Professor, 9 month

Professor, 9 month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9 - month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Grou