Assistant Professor-In-Residence, College of Engineering and Honors College [R0149901]

Nevada System of Higher Education

18d

About The Position

The UNLV College of Engineering and the Honors College are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join the faculty as an Assistant Professor in Residence. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, along with a demonstrated passion for teaching and meaningful industry experience. This faculty in residence position reports to both colleges and includes teaching responsibilities across both units. Beyond instruction, the role includes contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, student mentorship, and other forms of college and university service. The faculty member will play a central role in developing and delivering new interdisciplinary courses such as applied AI, machine vision, immersive design, and sustainable technology practices that enhance the academic offerings of both colleges and advance UNLV’s STEM focused mission. The faculty member is also expected to teach first-year seminar courses for engineering majors in the Honors College. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, and preference will be given to candidates with prior college level teaching experience. At UNLV, the “Professor in-Residence” label refers to teaching positions with a service component, but no research requirement. The position is promotable through traditional rank, but it is non-tenure track, nor is this a visiting position. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment. The doctoral degree must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must be obtained prior to the start date.
Strong communication and leadership skills are essential
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

Nice To Haves

Prior college level teaching experience
A strong commitment to student success, mentoring, and undergraduate intellectual development.
Proven ability to develop and deliver well-structured, rigorous, and interdisciplinary courses.
Evidence of effective, innovative, and creative instructional methods that promote active learning and critical thinking

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities across both units
Contributing to curriculum development
Program assessment
Student mentorship
Other forms of college and university service
Developing and delivering new interdisciplinary courses such as applied AI, machine vision, immersive design, and sustainable technology practices
Teach first-year seminar courses for engineering majors in the Honors College