Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor - Secondary Education
About The Position
The Department of Educator Preparation in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non-tenure track, Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor position in secondary education in the Secondary Education program to begin August 1, 2026. We seek a dynamic, student-centered, practice-based faculty member with strong leadership skills to serve on our team. This position provides the following leadership opportunities: (a) coordinating field-based experiences for secondary teacher education students in practicum, (b) providing leadership and daily support for the successful operation of the teacher preparation program, and (c) providing leadership for interns working at external school sites. As a member of the core faculty team, this position participates in the Secondary Education Program , college and university service, teaches two courses per semester plus two practicum sections and provides practicum supervision. Depending on the successful candidate’s strengths and interests, additional responsibilities may include providing academic advising. Lecturer Statement The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.
Requirements
- Lecturer II – Master’s degree by August 2026 in secondary education, curriculum and instruction, or related field from an accredited program or entered the education field prior to 2013.
- Teaching Assistant Professor – PhD by August 2026 in secondary education, curriculum and instruction, or related field from an accredited program or entered the education field prior to 2013.
- Hold a current Nevada teaching license in secondary education or be license-eligible in the State of Nevada
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of secondary education teaching experience within the last five years
- Secondary teaching experience in a humanities field (such as English, Social Studies, etc.).
Responsibilities
- coordinating field-based experiences for secondary teacher education students in practicum
- providing leadership and daily support for the successful operation of the teacher preparation program
- providing leadership for interns working at external school sites
- participates in the Secondary Education Program
- college and university service
- teaches two courses per semester plus two practicum sections and provides practicum supervision
- providing academic advising
Benefits
- Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
- 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. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
