Assistant Professor, Human-Environment Geography

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Department of Geography at University Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Human-Environment Geography. We seek a dynamic scholar with research and teaching interests that engage with current issues in environmental justice, with a focus on energy and/or water sustainability. We are particularly interested in scholars with applied or theoretical expertise in one or more of the following areas: political ecology, energy and society relations, water governance, and community-engaged research. The position entails research, teaching, and service, with a start date of July 1, 2026. Commitment to active pedagogy, student success, and excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential. Desired qualities include an ability to teach courses such as Issues in Environmental Justice, Identity and the Environment, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and courses related to the candidate’s area of specialization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in geography or a directly related field at the time of appointment and demonstrated focus on human-environment relations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging in community partnerships and/or scientific teamwork
• Record of excellence in teaching and research
• Record of extramural funding
• Evidence of work with diverse or underrepresented students, communities or groups

Responsibilities

• Research
• Teaching
• Service

Benefits

• 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 on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• 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.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree