Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, Counselor Education Program
Company: University of Nevada, Reno
Location: Reno
Posted on: March 9, 2025
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Job Description:
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest
in employment at our growing institution. We want your application
process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be
submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application
process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495
or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please
contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775)
784-6778.
Job Description
The College of Education and Human Development at the University of
Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer
II / Teaching Assistant Professor position in the Counselor
Education Program to begin in Fall 2025. Responsibilities include
some or all of the following: (a) assessment director and/or
liaison for CACREP accreditation, (b) teaching graduate courses in
counseling, (c) providing clinical supervision, (d) providing
academic/track specific advising, (e) serving on master's and
doctoral students graduate committees, (f) engaging in
program-related grant writing, (g) serving as a core faculty team
member, (h) participating in counselor education program service
and leadership, (i) engaging in local and professional service, and
(j) serving on program, department, college, and/or university
level committees.
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
Preferred Qualifications
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 17.50% 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
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
Program Information
The Counselor Education Program is housed in the Department of
Human Development, Family Science, and Counseling in the College of
Education and Human Development. The mission of the Counselor
Education Program is to educate competent, culturally aware,
ethical counselors who will provide exceptional services in both
public and private settings to meet the needs of an increasingly
diverse society. We offer three master's specializations (marriage,
family, and couples counseling; school counseling; and clinical
mental health counseling)
https://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/counseling-and-educational-psychology,
and a PhD in Education/Counselor Education and Supervision
https://www.unr.edu/degrees/education/ces-phd. All programs are
CACREP accredited.
College Information
If you're passionate about student success, groundbreaking research
and creating a positive impact, we invite you to join our
outstanding faculty in the College of Education & Human Development
at the University of Nevada, Reno!
The University is recognized as a Carnegie Engaged University, a
top research institution by the Carnegie Classification, and a top
National University by U.S. News & World Report. Our College is
ranked in the top 10 for research expenditures among Colleges of
Education & Human Development in the Western United States. With
over $54 million in current and ongoing grants and contracts, our
College is pushing the boundaries of research to address critical
issues in learning, development, leadership, counseling,
technology, and equity.
Our faculty tackles pivotal issues through impactful research and
strong partnerships with schools and organizations-benefiting over
50,000 Nevadans last year alone. Located 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe
and just over three hours from the Bay Area, our dynamic setting
supports both professional and personal growth. Come shape the
future with us- Go Pack!
Contact Information for this position
Search Co-Chair - Dr. Kristina DePue,
Search Co-Chair - Dr. Jennifer McClendon,
Search Coordinator - Walter Brediger,
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) 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.
Posting Close Date
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.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of
work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's
age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by
others (including service-connected disabilities), gender
(including pregnancy related conditions), military status or
military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including
hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles,
afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or
religion (protected classes).
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.
University of Nevada, Reno
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