Teaching Assistant Professor

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Job Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, continuing, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor position, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. This state-funded position is part of our commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s instructional mission by teaching undergraduate courses in Psychology, with an emphasis on Behavior Analysis and Clinical Psychology. Responsibilities include teaching both large and small class sections; developing course syllabi, assignments, and examinations; maintaining an active and accessible presence on the learning management system (e.g., Canvas); supervising and mentoring undergraduate teaching assistants; holding regular office hours; and participating in service at the Department, College, University, and/or community levels. Additional duties may be assigned by the Department Chair as needed.

 

The teaching load is eight courses per academic year (4-4), with opportunities to teach during winter and summer sessions for additional compensation. Graduate teaching assistant support is available for larger courses. The University provides a clear promotion pathway for teaching faculty that includes regular review, and base salary increases upon promotion.

 

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-II) 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:

• PhD in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, or related area. Applicants who are ABD will be considered; however, the PhD must be conferred by the start date.

• At least one (1) year of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Ability to teach at least two (2) courses in each of the following content areas:

  • Behavior Analysis: Elementary Analysis of Behavior, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research Methods in Behavior Analysis, Ethics in Behavior Analysis, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Radical Behaviorism, or Principles of Psychological Assessment.

  • Clinical Psychology: Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Mindfulness in Psychology, Childhood Behavior Disorders, Basic Principles of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Trauma, Health Psychology, or any other undergraduate course relevant to Clinical Psychology.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate psychology courses, including both introductory and advanced offerings in the areas of Behavior Analysis and Clinical Psychology.

• BCBA or BCBA-D certification (Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Doctoral-level certification).

• Experience in developing and delivering online courses using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

• Interest in undergraduate-level curriculum development.

 

Compensation Grade:

Teaching Assistant Professor (Salary range: $62,934-$96,855)

 

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). 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 annual, 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

• 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

 

 

Department Information

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collegial community of psychology teaching faculty noted for excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The Department has over 100 graduate students and more than 1000 majors, including an ABAI-accredited bachelor’s degree program, and it is home to a dynamic group of over 30 faculty with diverse interests and expertise in the psychological sciences. Please visit the departmental home page at https://www.unr.edu/psychology for more information about the department and the university website https://www.unr.edu/academics for a list of UNR Schools and Colleges.

 

Faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno enjoy significant health and competitive retirement benefits (see www.unr.edu/hr/benefits).