Assistant Professors-in-Residence in Organizational and Professional Communication, Communicati

Job Description

UNLV invites applications for two 9‑month Assistant Professor‑in‑Residence positions in Organizational and Professional Communication, starting Fall 2026. The primary responsibilities of the role are development and instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses for traditional and online degree‑students. Candidates will primarily teach in the area of Organizational and Professional Communication, with experience or interest in workforce development/career readiness and experiential learning/community‑based learning practices.

Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in Interpersonal/Family or Mediated Communication. Candidates with experience teaching interdisciplinary or college‑wide courses are desired, since two courses are required of all majors in the College of Urban Affairs. Service, including academic, professional, or community service participation, is a requirement.

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Organizational and Professional Communication.
• Participate in the design of five workforce‑readiness microcredentials at the undergraduate level.
• Contribute to the redevelopment of the M.A. program as an entirely online professional‑oriented, practical, and workforce‑development graduate degree program.
• Engage in academic, professional, and community service activities.

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching courses in Organizational and Professional Communication.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and alignment with campus values.

• Competitive salary aligned with similar institutions.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement plans and voluntary benefit programs.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• University sports ticket discounts.
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming at no cost for faculty and staff.
• Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles.
• Professional development and onboarding support.
• Veteran applicant support.

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching portfolio (sample syllabi, lesson plans, assignment descriptions, rubrics).
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) 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, gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status, 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.

Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. UNLV will act to stop unlawful discrimination, prevent recurrence, remedy effects, and discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and related regulations. The university’s commitment extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning Title IX provisions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator at UNLV, 4505 S.

Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV , Phone: , or via email titleixcoordinator.