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Assistant-Associate Professor School of Public Health
University of Nevada, Reno


Date Posted Mar. 24, 2023
Title Assistant-Associate Professor School of Public Health
University University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV, United States
Department Health Behavior, Policy and Administration Sciences
Application Deadline Apr. 14, 2023
Position Start Date Aug. 1, 2023
 
 
  • Assistant Professor
    Associate Professor
  • Public Health/Management/Administration
    Public Health/Biostatistics/Epidemiology
 
 

Assistant/Associate Professor School of Public Health

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 School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time (9-month, non-tenure track) Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor with a focus in health administration or policy to begin Fall 2023. The position’s primary duties will be to teach courses at the undergraduate and master’s level. A successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching in large lecture courses and smaller upper-level courses. The expected load per semester is four courses.  Courses may be in-person and online and include such topics as Management and Administration, Leadership, Ethics, Quality Improvement, Organizational Behavior, and Health Policy.

Required Qualifications

  • A terminal degree (by August 2023) in health administration, policy or related area preferably from an accredited School of Public Health.
  • Demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching, including ability to mentor graduate students. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary, diverse settings. 
  • To be considered at the Associate Professor level candidates must have a record of excellence in teaching and service that supports appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

Higher education teaching experience

Compensation

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (nine-month contract) salaries. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% 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. 

“I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 15.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments.  It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” – Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
  • Generous sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
  • L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
  • 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.
  • Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
  • 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

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.

Attach the following attachments 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.

5) Teaching philosophy

Application Review

Review of applications will begin April 3rd, 2023.

Posting Close Time

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

Posting Close Date

04/14/2023

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). 


  • 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). 


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Michelle Briggs
    UNR Human Resources
    University of Nevada, Reno
    1664 N Virginia Street
    Reno, NV 89557
  •  
  • 775-784-1495
  • +1 775-784-1146
  • michellebriggs@unr.edu

 

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