Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The Department of English and the Core Writing Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in writing at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer II, beginning July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in teaching first-year writing, with strength in supporting students from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

This position carries a 4/4 teaching load, with courses primarily in Core Writing. At the discretion of the Department Chair and based on programmatic needs, up to one course per year may be assigned in the upper-division English Writing curriculum. The role statement for this position is 80% teaching, 10% professional development, and 10% service.

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 the title, please inquire during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

Lecturer II M.A. or higher in English with a focus on rhetoric and composition or a closely related field (by July 1, 2026)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate on curriculum design, implementation, and assessment

Commitment to delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student population

Teaching Assistant Professor - Ph.D. in English specializing in rhetoric and composition, or a closely related field (by July 1, 2026)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate on curriculum design, implementation, and assessment

Commitment to delivering high-quality instruction to a diverse student population

Compensation Grade

Lecturer II, 9-month

Teaching Assistant Professor, 9-month

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

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 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.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• 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.

Department Information

The Department of English, housed in the College of Liberal Arts, comprises a diverse range of fields of study including literature, language and linguistics, professional and public writing, and creative writing. We also offer a minor in cinema and media studies. Our graduate programs include PhD concentrations in literature and Rhetoric & Writing Studies (RWS), an MFA in creative writing, and MA degrees in literature, RWS, and Public Engagement. The department houses the Core Writing program for the university and maintains close relationships with other core and affiliate programs including Core Humanities and the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity Studies. Additional information about the Department can be found at

College and University Information

The University of Nevada, Reno is a public Research 1 land-grant institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000, including over 3,000 graduate students. We are a comprehensive, doctoral university that has been designated as a Carnegie R1 institution with very high research activity and a Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Nearly half of our students are students of color, and we are an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. In accordance with the University's land grant tier-one research institution mission, our faculty are expected to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service in a pluralistic environment.

The University has dynamic intellectual, artistic and sports life and a close relationship to the city of Reno, an emerging tech and innovation hub with a diverse population and a rich cultural history that hosts an active art, music and festival scene. Known for its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is a vibrant, diverse and growing city located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, about 200 miles east of San Francisco, about 100 miles east of Sacramento and 30 miles north of the state capital, Carson City. Combined with the neighboring city of Sparks, the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area has a population of more than 500,000. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts and is rated one of the top locations in the United States for living and outdoor recreation. It has an international airport with direct flights to many U.S. transportation hubs and to Mexico. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.

The College of Liberal Arts is home to the humanities, social sciences, and arts, offering more than 25 departments, programs, museums, schools, and centers that foster creativity, critical thinking, and engaged citizenship. As one of the largest academic units on campus, the College combines a strong liberal arts tradition with innovative and interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement, preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning in an interconnected world. The University and the College recognize that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the education experience. We believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity and inclusivity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Visit www.unr.edu/liberal-arts for more information about the college.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Lynda Olman, ...@unr.edu

Search Coordinator: Noel Johnson, ...@unr.edu

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at ...@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application:

1) A complete Curriculum Vita

2) Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications for this position

3) Contact information for three professional/academic references

4) A statement of teaching philosophy (two single-spaced pages, maximum) including (a) concrete examples of how you support the learning of all students in your classroom and (b) a statement on using generative AI in college writing (half page).

5) Sample syllabus for a first-year writing course, including learning outcomes, main topics covered, and brief descriptions of major assignments

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or