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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Anatomy and Physiology Instruction, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0153614].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) is accepting applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence (non-tenure track) faculty member on a 9-month appointment. The primary teaching assignment will be lectures and laboratory instruction in Anatomy and Physiology. As a 9-month position, summer teaching is available for additional compensation. We are seeking an experienced instructor to deliver innovative instruction to large lecture sections of students in a way that leads to high student success and mastery of concepts relevant to Kinesiology and other healthcare fields.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening. This position also requires the successful completion of a pre-employment credit check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
This position also requires at least one year of university teaching experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
At least 3 years of teaching experience;
Experience teaching anatomy and physiology at the undergraduate level;
Expertise in the development and delivery of instruction;
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based and research-informed teaching practices
Experience with the development and application of active learning strategies;
Strong communication skills;
Evidence of successful collaboration with an instructional team;
Willingness to support and participate in programmatic assessment;
Experience with first-generation college students and students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Previous coordination of multiple class sections.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership…