Teaching Assistant / Associate Professor and Concurrent Enrollment Administrator

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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.

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.

Compensation Grade

Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching Associate Professor

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% 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 P