Lecturer in Sociology & Gender Studies (Teaching)

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Faculty benefits

No state income tax

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis, starting July 1, 2027. The appointment is 9-month, non-tenure-track with an 80% teaching load and opportunities for promotion.

Candidates should demonstrate teaching excellence in courses like WMST 101, ETS 280, GRI 103, GRI 230, GRI 216, and related programs, with commitment to diversity and inclusive pedagogy within a public university setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence or clear evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at least some courses or equivalent: WMST 101, ETS 280, GRI 103, GRI 230, GRI 216, GRI/SOC 272, SOC 101, SOC 235, SOC 250, CH 203.
• Experience working with diverse and underrepresented students at the college level.
• Ability to collaborate with others on curriculum design and implementation while supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in LGBTQ+, Latinx-identity, Native American Culture, Sociology, and Women’s Studies.
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load with potential course releases for service duties.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program activities across the department.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Diversity & inclusion experience

Curriculum design collaboration

Education

MA in Feminist Studies / American Studies / Ethnic Studies / Sociology / Native American Studies or related field

PhD in Feminist Studies / American Studies / Ethnic Studies / Sociology / Native American Studies or related field

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis, starting July 1, 2027. The appointment is 9-month, non-tenure-track with an 80% teaching load and opportunities for promotion.

Candidates should demonstrate teaching excellence in courses like WMST 101, ETS 280, GRI 103, GRI 230, GRI 216, and related programs, with commitment to diversity and inclusive pedagogy within a public university setting.