Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College [R0143057]

Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College [R0143057]

Apply locations UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegas

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R0143057

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College [R0143057].

ROLE of the POSITION

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track (NTT), Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English in the Honors College. At UNLV, the “in-Residence” label refers to teaching positions with a service component but no research requirement. The position is promotable through traditional rank. It is not a visiting position. The successful candidate will be employed as a member of the Honors College – not the English Department. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025.

We invite candidates with significant teaching experience in English and writing to teach for the Honors College. The teaching load will include first-year writing/rhetoric classes, second-year writing-intensive seminars, upper division Honors seminars, and service-learning classes. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four Honors courses (12 credits) per semester to high-achieving students with enrollment caps ranging from 16-24 students. The majority of Honors College courses are in person although there are online and hybrid courses offered. The successful candidate is also expected to collaborate with Honors College faculty, mentor undergraduate students, supervise Honors research thesis projects, and participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. in English or M.F.A. in Creative Writing from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree must be awarded prior to the start of employment.

Applicants must demonstrate a proven record of transformative teaching that includes significant experience teaching lower and upper division writing-intensive courses. Candidates should also demonstrate their commitment and ability to teach service-learning courses and to engage in service at the student, college, university, and community level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates are invited to highlight any experience studying or working in an Honors environment and teaching service-learning and online courses. Candidates are also encouraged to emphasize innovative teaching methods or course design.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Applicants who are chosen for virtual interviews will be asked to supply recent teaching evaluations, a sample syllabus for a first-year writing course, and a one-page teaching philosophy statement that includes a commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on August 30, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Maria Jerinic, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

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