Assistant Professor of Educational Studies (Instructional Design, Technology, and Quantitative Methods Focus)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Educational Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an individual with expertise in instructional technology, learning design, and quantitative methods. The selected individual will develop an active research and publication agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, provide advising support to graduate students, supervise doctoral students and dissertations, seek external funding, and provide service to the department, college, university, and the profession. This position requires an on-campus presence and is not possible to be performed remotely.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in education or a related field by August 2027
• Expertise that supports teaching in one or more of the following: data analytics for educational research, educational measurement and assessment, instructional design and technology, and AI in education
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for conducting rigorous educational research using quantitative methods
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective graduate-level teaching across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities

Nice To Haves

• Training and expertise in instructional design, educational technology, educational psychology, computer science/informatics, and/or cognitive science
• Experience mentoring and advising graduate students
• Experience as a teacher or administrator in school settings
• Experience in curriculum development
• A sustainable research agenda with demonstrated success or pursuit of external funding

Responsibilities

• Develop an active research and publication agenda
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Provide advising support to graduate students
• Supervise doctoral students and dissertations
• Seek external funding
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and the profession

Benefits

• 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
• No state income tax!
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents)
• Dual career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses/partners

What This Job Offers

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