Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The Mathematics and Statistics Department at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for four (4) full-time non-tenure track positions at the rank of Lecturer II (M.S. degree required) or Teaching Assistant Professor (Ph.D. degree required). The positions begin on July 1, 2026. The positions are intended to support the teaching of core mathematics and statistics classes required for all undergraduate students. Duties of these positions include teaching a variety of undergraduate mathematics and/or statistics classes in small and large sections including co-requisite classes, supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours, developing syllabi, creating assignments, writing exams, maintaining a Learning Management System presence (e.g. Canvas) and an online homework system presence (e.g. Cengage and Pearson), performing department, college, and university service. Other duties may be assigned by the department chair as necessary. Research is not expected for these positions.

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

Lecturer II - M.S. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field is required, as well as experience teaching lower division mathematics or statistics courses at the university level.

Teaching Assistant Professor - Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field is required, as well as experience teaching lower division mathematics or statistics courses at the university level.

Candidates will be hired to the appropriate level based on education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. by August 14, 2026, and a demonstrated ability to teach lower-level mathematics courses.

Compensation Grade

Lecturer II, 9-month

Teaching Assistant Professor, 9-month

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
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Contact Information

Beth Jacobsen at 775-###-#### or ...@unr.edu