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Job Description
The Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor (Lecturer II) position starting January 1, 2026. This position will be an integral component of the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR).
Teaching responsibilities include instruction in both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as mentoring of undergraduate students enrolled in the Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Science majors. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong evidence of effective teaching, curriculum development (including hybrid: asynchronous online combined with in-person) and advising/mentorship of undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. The candidate must be able to work in a multi-cultural setting and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity and teamwork while contributing to our institutional and departmental missions.
Responsibilities will include: 1) teaching four undergraduate courses per academic year, including Range-Livestock Interactions, Principles of Range Management, Shrubland Ecology, and Directed Internships; 2) development of and delivery of hybrid courses within the Rangeland Ecology & Management degree; 3) working with AVRS faculty to develop and deliver online and hybrid courses for the other majors offered within the department, 4) shared departmental scheduling and management of course enrollments; 5) coordinating with the CABNR recruiter and assisting in retentions activities including maintaining recruiting databases for AVRS; 6) advising undergraduate students; and 7) providing general service to the department, college, and profession.
Lecturer Statement
The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.
Required Qualifications: Degree: Master of Science or Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology or a closely related field; demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching including experience in hybrid/online course development and delivery. A strong desire to mentor, recruit and retain undergraduate students interested in careers in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Animal and Veterinary Sciences. The successful applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary department of professionals. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are necessary.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience (2 or more years) in the teaching of range science-related coursework at a university level. Knowledge of rangelands and associated animal production systems.
Compensation Grade
Lecturer II
Teaching Assistant Professor
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 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 sick leave, long term disability 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
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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.
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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
The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS) is to provide strong educational programs for undergraduate and graduate students while conducting cutting-edge research to enhance Nevada’s plant and animal agricultural assets, animal healthcare, and effectively manage our rangeland resources. We maintain an active engagement with our primary stakeholders and the general public, to share our scientific knowledge. This mission provides strong educational programs in the disciplines of Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Rangeland Ecology and Management at the undergraduate, graduate, and internship levels. We train students to meet state, national, and international needs by increasing the workforce of agriculturalists, animal healthcare professionals, and land managers trained to work in arid and semi-arid environments. We conduct innovative research in the departmental disciplines providing local, national, and global impact. We address critical issues identified by the citizens of the State of Nevada through continued teaching, scholarly activities, outreach, and service.
Contact information
Search Chair: Dr. Andrew Nuss - [email protected]
Search Coordinator: Robert Benedict - [email protected]
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 [email protected] .
Please attach the following documents to your application
(1) Cover letter outlining interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) A statement of teaching accomplishments, description of courses taught and teaching philosophy
(4) A brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying
(5) Contact information for three professional references, please indicate your relationship with each of the references listed (references will not be contacted prior to candidates advancing in the selection process)
Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
For full consideration of applications, all materials should be submitted by September 15, 2025.
Posting Close Date
07/15/2026
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.
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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 is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. 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 fall 2025. 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 .
