Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor, Sociology and Cultural Analysis
About The Position
The Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis in 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 and 20% service and professional development, with a 4/4 teaching load. Course-release opportunities may be available for significant service duties, and off-term teaching may be available for additional compensation. The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence and teach core courses in areas such as LGBTQ+ studies, Latinx identity, Native American culture, sociology, and/or women’s studies. Courses may 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 provides rigorous sociological and interdisciplinary education focused on critical thinking, persuasive writing, analytical skills, power, inequality, and social justice. Its curriculum includes sociology, gender and women’s studies, LGBTQ+ studies, ethnic studies, and race and identity. The position requires collaboration on curriculum design and implementation while supporting the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice. The university may hire at Lecturer II or Teaching Assistant Professor level, as appropriate.
Requirements
- For Lecturer: an MA in Feminist Studies, American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Native American Studies, or a related field.
- For Teaching Assistant Professor: a PhD in Feminist Studies, American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Native American Studies, or a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence or clear evidence of potential for excellence 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.
- Ability to support 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 a commitment to broad involvement with campus diversity work.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 4/4 course load, including core courses in relevant areas such as LGBTQ+ studies, Latinx identity, Native American culture, sociology, and/or women’s studies.
- Contribute to service and professional development, which comprise 20% of the position.
- Collaborate with others on curriculum design and implementation.
- Support the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice.
- Potentially undertake off-term teaching for additional compensation and significant service duties that may qualify for course release.
Benefits
- University contribution matching for the faculty retirement plan; employees are 100% vested on their first day.
- Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
- 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.
- Reduced-rate tuition for faculty and qualified dependents.
- Dual career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses/partners.
- No state income tax.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
