Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Communications, UNLV Honors College [R0149504]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas•Las Vegas, NV

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time, Non-Tenure-Track (NTT), Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Communication Studies in the Honors College. At UNLV, the "in-Residence" label refers to teaching positions with a service component, but no research requirement. The position is promotable through traditional rank. It is not a visiting position. The successful candidate will be employed as a member of the Honors College-not the Communication Department. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. We invite candidates with strong teaching experience in Communication Studies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four Honors courses per semester; this typically includes three public speaking courses and a senior level "special topics" seminar of their own design. Course assignments may also to include a 200-level interpersonal communication course, depending on the candidate's preference and needs of the college. The majority of Honors College courses are in person; however, there are some online and hybrid courses offered. The successful candidate is also expected to collaborate with Honors College faculty, mentor undergraduate students, supervise senior Honors research thesis projects, and participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community. Because the Honors College espouses a strong sense of community and a relationship rich education, faculty are expected to have a substantial in-person presence on campus. The Honors College at UNLV is a small, selective college within the university that offers an exceptional undergraduate core experience for highly motivated students. The Honors College provides students with a liberal arts experience in addition to their academic majors. The combination of a central Honors intellectual core and specialized learning in a major discipline helps develop graduates who are fully prepared to succeed in graduate and professional schools and in rewarding careers. The Honors College at UNLV currently has 11 faculty-in-residence, specializing in a variety of disciplines, and more than 1,200 students. Classroom sizes are maintained at approximately 20 students to ensure a small, dynamic learning experience.

Requirements

This position requires a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or closely related fields from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree must be awarded prior to the start of employment.
Applicants must be prepared to teach Honors Public Speaking and 400-level Honors special topics seminars.
Applicants must demonstrate a significant and proven record of transformative teaching appropriate to their rank. Candidates should demonstrate a record of service at the student, college, university, or community level.

Nice To Haves

A strong commitment to student success, mentoring, and undergraduate intellectual development.
Proven ability to develop and deliver well-structured, rigorous, and innovative courses.
Evidence of effective, innovative, and creative instructional methods that promote active learning and critical thinking
Preference will be given to candidates with a social science background, who can also teach Honors courses in interpersonal communication, health communication, and/or organizational communication.
Candidates are invited to highlight any experience teaching in an Honors environment, service-learning, or online/hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

Teach four Honors courses per semester; this typically includes three public speaking courses and a senior level "special topics" seminar of their own design.
Course assignments may also to include a 200-level interpersonal communication course, depending on the candidate's preference and needs of the college.
Collaborate with Honors College faculty
Mentor undergraduate students
Supervise senior Honors research thesis projects
Participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community.