Lecturer/Teaching Professor: Diversity & Social Justice

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options (dental &

Vision

Sick leave

Long term disability

Life insurance

Fitness Center membership

Employee discounts

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Sociology and Cultural Analysis. The position begins July 1, 2027, is 9-month and non-tenure-track with potential for promotion.

The appoinment carries 80% teaching and 20% service. We seek candidates with proven teaching excellence to cover foundational courses in Women’s Studies, LGBTQ+ studies, and related fields, with a strong emphasis on diversity and equity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence or clear potential for excellence in teaching at least some courses.
• Experience working with diverse and underrepresented students at the college level.
• Ability to collaborate on curriculum design and implementation while supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses such as WMST 101, ETS 280, GRI 103, GRI 230, GRI 216, GRI/SOC 272, GRI 360, SOC 101, SOC 235, SOC 250, CH 203.
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load with possible course releases for service.
• Engage in service and professional development and participate in off-term teaching opportunities.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum collaboration

Public outreach

Education

MA in Feminist Studies / American Studies / Ethnic Studies / Sociology / Native American Studies

PhD in Feminist Studies / American Studies / Ethnic Studies / Sociology / Native American Studies

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Sociology and Cultural Analysis. The position begins July 1, 2027, is 9-month and non-tenure-track with potential for promotion.

The appoinment carries 80% teaching and 20% service. We seek candidates with proven teaching excellence to cover foundational courses in Women’s Studies, LGBTQ+ studies, and related fields, with a strong emphasis on diversity and equity.