Teaching Assistant Professor

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 position starting July 2023. This position will be an integral component of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) 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 and advising of undergraduate students enrolled in the Veterinary and Agriculture Science majors. Applicants should demonstrate strong evidence of effective teaching, curriculum development, 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.

Teaching and Outreach responsibilities include: 1) three to four undergraduate courses per semester, including participation in existing team-taught courses; 2) mentorship and career advising for undergraduate students; 3) providing service to the program and department, and 4) development of new courses or internship programs with external organizations. Travel within Nevada is expected in order to connect with stakeholders, promote the undergraduate educational degrees and support development, implementation and maintenance of the Veterinary Science and developing Animal Science programs.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA Accredited Institution or Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field. Demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching including a strong desire to work with and mentor undergraduate students interested in careers in animal health and welfare. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary department of professionals. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with experience (2 or more years) teaching veterinary & animal science related coursework at a University level or clinical veterinary medical experience. Applicants with knowledge of Nevada’s animal production systems and veterinary science needs

Compensation Grade

Teaching Assistant Professor, 9 month B contract, salary range: $55,012 - $84,664

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  

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. 

Department Information

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS) is to provide strong educational programs for undergraduate and graduate and conducting cutting edge research to enhance our animal agricultural assets and effectively manage our rangeland resources. We maintain an active engagement with our primary stakeholders, 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 degree and internship levels.  Train students to meet state and national needs by increasing the work force of agriculturalists and animal healthcare professionals.  Conduct innovative research in the departmental disciplines providing local, national and global impact.  Address critical issues identified by the citizens of the State of Nevada through continued teaching, scholarly activities and service.

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.

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) A statement of teaching accomplishments, description of courses taught and teaching philosophy

5) Please write 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.

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.