Assistant Professor of Educational Studies (Instructional Design, Technology, and Quantitative Methods Focus)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fitness Center access

No state income tax

Tuition reduction for faculty

Job summary

The Department of Educational Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek an individual with expertise in instructional technology, learning design, and quantitative methods.

The selected candidate will develop an active research and publication agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise graduate students, supervise dissertations, seek external funding, and provide service to the department,

Qualifications

• earned doctorate by August 2027.
• Expertise in data analytics for educational research, educational measurement and assessment, instructional design and AI in education.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for rigorous quantitative research.
• Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.

Responsibilities

• Develop an active research and publication agenda.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise graduate students and supervise dissertations.
• Seek external funding and provide service to department, college, university and profession.

Skills

Instructional technology

Learning design

Quantitative methods

Education

PhD in education or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Educational Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, beginning July 1, 2027.

We seek an individual with expertise in instructional technology, learning design, and quantitative methods.

The selected individual will develop an active research and publication agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, provide advising support to graduate students, supervise doctoral students and dissertations, seek external funding, and provide service to the department, college, university, and the profession.

This position requires an on-campus presence and is not possible to be performed remotely.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in education or a related field by August 2027.
• Expertise that supports teaching in one or more of the following: data analytics for educational research, educational measurement and assessment, instructional design and technology, and AI in education.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for conducting rigorous educational research using quantitative methods.
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective graduate-level teaching across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and expertise in instructional design, educational technology, educational psychology, computer science/informatics, and/or cognitive science.
• Experience mentoring and advising graduate students.
• Experience as a teacher or administrator in school settings.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• A sustainable research agenda with demonstrated success or pursuit of external funding.

Compensation

Grade Assistant Professor ($80,000 - $85,000)

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 on 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 - Health Insurance

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.

Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.

Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.

Faculty Senate

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 Grants-in-Aid

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.

Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information https://www.unr.edu/education

Contact Information Please direct questions to the search chair, Dr. Li-Ting Chen ([e-mail])

ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

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This posting is open until filled. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026.

Posting Close Date

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum.

The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry‑level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high‑impact education, world‑improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150‑year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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