Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor

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Job Description

The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for three (3) Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professors (non-tenure track) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. These positions are grant-funded and operate on year-to-year contracts contingent upon continued funding.

This position will consider candidates fully remote in addition to those fully on-site in Reno.

These lecturer roles will specialize in Behavioral Health and Wellness Practice and support the development and implementation of a new academic initiative aligned with Nevada SB165. The selected candidates will play a central role in launching a Behavioral Health Wellness Practitioner pathway within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, with a focus on expanding the behavioral health workforce through innovative, practice-oriented training. This position requires a need for professionals with experience in child and adolescent behavioral health and working with families. Candidates should have skills in providing evidence-based behavioral health prevention and promotion support. 

Lecturers will contribute to curriculum design and development for a BSW specialization track and assist in building a graduate-level micro-credential for Master of Social Work (MSW) students. This includes developing coursework, aligning competencies with workforce needs, and supporting program implementation. 

In addition, the position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate Social Work courses across program modalities (in-person and online). The standard teaching load is eight (8) courses per academic year (4 Fall / 4 Spring), unless otherwise assigned, along with service contributions to the School and University.

This is a unique opportunity for a practitioner committed to workforce development, access to behavioral health services, and innovative educational models to join the University of Nevada, Reno at a pivotal moment of program growth and development.

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada,Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire.  If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

• Lecturer II - Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE Accredited Institution and 2 years of post-MSW experience
• Teaching Assistant Professor - PhD in Social Work or related field from a CSWE Accredited Institution and 2 years of post-MSW experience
• Demonstrated experience in child and adolescent behavioral health, community mental health, or related practice areas
• Familiarity of Nevada behavioral health workforce initiatives

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Variable work schedule

Travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience in curriculum development and/or program design in higher education or workforce training environments.

•    Strong commitment to student success, equity, and community impact. 

•    Licensed or credentialed behavioral health professional

•    Experience teaching in higher education

•    Familiarity with competency-based education

•    Experience working with grants or funded program development initiatives

•    Established connections with behavioral health providers or systems in Nevada or the region

Compensation Grade

Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.

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 - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• 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

College Information

Master of Social Work (MSW) | School of Social Work | University of Nevada, Reno

Contact Information for this Position

Search Coordinator: Brandon Ford, brandonf@unr.edu

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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 jobs@unr.edu

Please attach the following documents to your application:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact information for three professional references

4) Teaching Statement/Philosophy (1-2 pages: outline teaching approach, methods, inclusivity practices, and experience)

5) Sample Syllabi or Teaching Materials 

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 a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

06/15/2026

Note to Applicant

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.