Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College [R0149187]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

12d•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 English 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 English Department. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. We invite candidates with significant teaching experience in English and writing to teach for the Honors College. The teaching load will include first-year writing/rhetoric classes, second-year writing-intensive seminars, upper division Honors seminars, and service-learning classes. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four Honors courses (12 credits) per semester to high-achieving students with enrollment caps ranging from 16-24 students. The majority of Honors College courses are in person although there are online and hybrid courses offered. The successful candidate is also expected to collaborate with Honors College faculty, mentor undergraduate students, supervise Honors research thesis projects, and participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community. 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 has10 faculty-in-residence specializing in a variety of disciplines and approximately 1,200 students. Class sizes range from 16-24 students to ensure a small, dynamic learning experience and a relationship-rich experience.

Requirements

Ph.D. in English or M.F.A. in Creative Writing from a regionally accredited college or university.
The degree must be awarded prior to the start of employment.
Applicants must demonstrate a proven record of transformative teaching that includes significant experience teaching lower and upper division writing-intensive courses.
Candidates should also demonstrate their commitment and ability to teach service-learning courses and to engage in service at the student, college, university, and community level.

Nice To Haves

Experience studying or working in an Honors environment and teaching service-learning and online courses.
Innovative teaching methods or course design.

Responsibilities

Teach four Honors courses (12 credits) per semester to high-achieving students with enrollment caps ranging from 16-24 students.
Collaborate with Honors College faculty
Mentor undergraduate students
Supervise Honors research thesis projects
Participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants