Lecturer / Teaching Assistant Professor, Social Work

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for three (3) Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professors (non-tenure track) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. These positions are grant-funded and operate on year-to-year contracts contingent upon continued funding. This position will consider candidates fully remote in addition to those fully on-site in Reno. These lecturer roles will specialize in Behavioral Health and Wellness Practice and support the development and implementation of a new academic initiative aligned with Nevada SB165. The selected candidates will play a central role in launching a Behavioral Health Wellness Practitioner pathway within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, with a focus on expanding the behavioral health workforce through innovative, practice-oriented training. This position requires a need for professionals with experience in child and adolescent behavioral health and working with families. Candidates should have skills in providing evidence-based behavioral health prevention and promotion support. Lecturers will contribute to curriculum design and development for a BSW specialization track and assist in building a graduate-level micro-credential for Master of Social Work (MSW) students. This includes developing coursework, aligning competencies with workforce needs, and supporting program implementation. In addition, the position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate Social Work courses across program modalities (in-person and online). The standard teaching load is eight (8) courses per academic year (4 Fall / 4 Spring), unless otherwise assigned, along with service contributions to the School and University. This is a unique opportunity for a practitioner committed to workforce development, access to behavioral health services, and innovative educational models to join the University of Nevada, Reno at a pivotal moment of program growth and development.

Requirements

• Lecturer II - Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE Accredited Institution and 2 years of post-MSW experience
• Teaching Assistant Professor - PhD in Social Work from a CSWE Accredited Institution and 2 years of post-MSW experience
• Demonstrated experience in child and adolescent behavioral health, community mental health, or related practice areas
• Familiarity of Nevada behavioral health workforce initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience in curriculum development and/or program design in higher education or workforce training environments.
• Strong commitment to student success, equity, and community impact.
• Licensed or credentialed behavioral health professional
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Familiarity with competency-based education
• Experience working with grants or funded program development initiatives
• Established connections with behavioral health providers or systems in Nevada or the region

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum design and development for a BSW specialization track.
• Assist in building a graduate-level micro-credential for Master of Social Work (MSW) students.
• Develop coursework, aligning competencies with workforce needs, and supporting program implementation.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate Social Work courses across program modalities (in-person and online).
• Service contributions to the School and University.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave 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 to faculty and qualified dependents)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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