Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor, Sociology and Cultural Analysis

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2027. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track continuing appointment with opportunities for promotion. The position has an 80% teaching responsibility, with the remaining 20% dedicated to service and professional development. The teaching load is 4/4, though course releases may be available for significant service duties. Off-term teaching opportunities may be available for additional compensation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence and teach core courses in LGBTQ+, Latinx-identity, Native American Culture, Sociology, and/or Women’s Studies. Potential courses include WMST 101: Intro Women’s Studies; ETS 280: Native American Culture; GRI 103: Power, Identity, & Social Justice; GRI 230: Intro to LGBTQ Studies; GRI 216: Thinking Sex and Gender; GRI/SOC 272: Latinx Identities and Cultures; GRI 360 LGBTQ Community Histories; SOC 101 Prin of Sociology; SOC 235 Climate Change; SOC 250 Sociology of Sexualities; and CH 203: American Experiences and Constitutional Change.

The department offers interdisciplinary courses in sociology, gender and women’s studies, LGBTQ+ studies, ethnic studies, and race and identity, with particular attention to power, inequality, and social justice. Its curriculum develops students’ critical thinking, persuasive writing, and analytical skills through sociological and interdisciplinary inquiry, preparing them for careers in education, social services, public policy, nonprofit leadership, law, health, and community advocacy.

Requirements

• Lecturer: MA in Feminist Studies, American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Native American Studies, or a related field; OR Teaching Assistant Professor: PhD in one of these fields or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence or clear evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at least some of the listed courses or equivalent.
• Experience working with diverse and underrepresented students at the college level.
• Ability to collaborate with others on curriculum design and implementation while supporting the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and promise as an excellent teacher.
• Interest in developing a pedagogical agenda.
• A track record of campus programming and/or community engagement.
• Experience working with and teaching diverse groups of students, including evidence of commitment to broad involvement with diversity work on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in LGBTQ+, Latinx-identity, Native American Culture, Sociology, and/or Women’s Studies, including one or more of the listed courses.
• Carry a 4/4 teaching load, with 80% of the position devoted to teaching.
• Devote the remaining 20% of the position to service and professional development.
• Collaborate with others on curriculum design and implementation.
• Support the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice.

Benefits

• University-matched retirement contribution; the posting states the employee contribution is 19.25% and that employees are 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Generous sick leave, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Fitness center memberships, including spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services to employees and eligible dependents.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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