Lecturer II/Teaching Assistant Professor, Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor (Lecturer II) position starting January 1, 2026. This position will be an integral component of the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR). Teaching responsibilities include instruction in both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as mentoring of undergraduate students enrolled in the Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Science majors. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong evidence of effective teaching, curriculum development (including hybrid: asynchronous online combined with in-person) and advising/mentorship of undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. The candidate must be able to work in a multi-cultural setting and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity and teamwork while contributing to our institutional and departmental missions.

Requirements

• Master of Science or Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology or a closely related field
• demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching including experience in hybrid/online course development and delivery
• A strong desire to mentor, recruit and retain undergraduate students interested in careers in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary department of professionals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience (2 or more years) in the teaching of range science-related coursework at a university level
• Knowledge of rangelands and associated animal production systems

Responsibilities

• teaching four undergraduate courses per academic year, including Range-Livestock Interactions, Principles of Range Management, Shrubland Ecology, and Directed Internships
• development of and delivery of hybrid courses within the Rangeland Ecology & Management degree
• working with AVRS faculty to develop and deliver online and hybrid courses for the other majors offered within the department
• shared departmental scheduling and management of course enrollments
• coordinating with the CABNR recruiter and assisting in retentions activities including maintaining recruiting databases for AVRS
• advising undergraduate students
• providing general service to the department, college, and profession

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• 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!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level