Gaming Management, Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Harrah College of Hospitality [R0150125]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Gaming Management, Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Harrah College of Hospitality (R0150125) ROLE of the POSITION The University of Nevada, Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is conducting a search for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor ranks in the department of Resort, Gaming and Golf Management commencing in July 2026. Rank will be dependent upon education and experience as outlined below in the qualifications section. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the area of casino management and operations, develop new courses as needed; supervise and coordinate the gaming internship program, placing students with gaming companies; mentor students and assist in the placement of graduates in industry positions; and engage in service at the department, college and university levels. This faculty member may be responsible for teaching courses in gaming management, casino management, gaming operation, gaming innovation, e-sport, casino marketing, problem gambling, tribal gaming and/ or related classes. PROFILE of the COLLEGE Situated just blocks away from the world's greatest hospitality laboratory—the Las Vegas Strip—the Harrah College of Hospitality enjoys unparalleled access to the hotels and resorts that are shaping the industry. Consistently ranked among the top five hospitality programs in the world, the College provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation needed to succeed in the competitive hospitality field. Faculty members are internationally-renowned, and alumni consist of some of the most influential leaders in the industry, with graduates overseeing major hotel brands, restaurants, event firms, and Fortune 500 companies. The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with concentrations in Event Design and Management, Gaming Management, Hospitality Beverage Management, Human Resource Management, Innovative Restaurant Management, and PGA Golf Management; a Master of Hospitality Administration; a Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration. In addition, the College offers two dual degrees: a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Master of Science in Hotel Administration and Master of Science in Information Management Systems. In the Fall of 2025, the College enrolled 1,391 undergraduate students and 154 graduate students. The College has approximately 43 full-time faculty members (including tenured, tenure-track, faculty-in-residence, and lecturers), 9 classified staff, and 33 professional staff. In addition, in any given semester, there are approximately 15+ part-time instructors. The College believes that partnering with industry is key to student success. Each year, the College organizes hundreds of internships, welcomes more than 100 national hospitality brands for recruitment events, and pairs an average of 175 industry mentors with students. These crucial relationships help build careers. For more information about the Harrah College of Hospitality, please visit https://www.unlv.edu/hospitality

Requirements

Masters or Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, Business or related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Lecturer: Master’s degree and minimum of five (5) years of gaming experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
Assistant Professor-in-Residence (non-tenure track): Doctoral degree and three (3) to five (5) years of gaming experience in a management, supervisory, or operations capacity.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a strong and active publication record, and a record of teaching that is current and consistent with UNLV standards and aspirations are preferred.
Applicants are preferred to have an interest and expertise in the following areas: Knowledge of responsible gaming programs and problem gambling issues, commercial and tribal gaming management and operations, casino marketing; customer loyalty programs; customer service, emerging trends, innovations and technologies to include iGaming, e-sports and cybersecurity; game and asset protections strategies; minimum internal controls; game mathematics and analytics; table games demonstrations

Responsibilities

teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the area of casino management and operations
develop new courses as needed
supervise and coordinate the gaming internship program, placing students with gaming companies
mentor students and assist in the placement of graduates in industry positions
engage in service at the department, college and university levels
teaching courses in gaming management, casino management, gaming operation, gaming innovation, e-sport, casino marketing, problem gambling, tribal gaming and/ or related classes