Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College R0149187

Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College [R0149187]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence of English, UNLV Honors College [R0149187]

Full‑time, non‑tenure‑track (NTT) Assistant Professor‑in‑Residence of English in the Honors College. The “in‑Residence” designation refers to teaching positions with a service component but no research requirement. The position is promo table through traditional rank and is not a visiting position. The successful candidate will be employed as a member of the Honors College – not the English Department. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Qualified applicants should have significant teaching experience in English and writing, including lower and upper‑division writing‑intensive courses. The teaching load will include first‑year writing/rhetoric classes, second‑year writing‑intensive seminars, upper‑division Honors seminars, and service‑learning courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four Honors courses (12 credits) per semester to high‑achieving students, with enrollment caps ranging from 16–24 students. The majority of Honors College courses are taught in person, though online and hybrid options are available.

The candidate will also collaborate with Honors College faculty, mentor undergraduate students, supervise Honors research thesis projects, and participate in appropriate levels of service to the college, university, and community.

The Honors College at UNLV is a small, selective college that offers an exceptional undergraduate core experience for highly motivated students. Students receive a liberal arts experience in addition to their academic majors. The combination of a central Honors intellectual core and specialized learning in a major discipline helps develop graduates who are fully prepared for graduate and professional schools and for rewarding careers.

The Honors College currently has 10 faculty‑in‑residence specializing in a variety of disciplines and approximately 1,200 students. Class sizes range from 16–24 students to ensure a small, dynamic learning experience and a relationship‑rich environment.

Ph.D. in English or M.F.A. in Creative Writing from a regionally accredited college or university, awarded prior to the start of employment.

Demonstrated record of transformative teaching in lower and upper‑division writing‑intensive courses, commitment and ability to teach service‑learning courses, and engagement in service at the student, college, university, and community level.

Experience studying or working in an Honors environment and teaching service‑learning and online courses. Emphasis on innovative teaching methods or course design is encouraged.

Successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, contribute to a respectful, positive work environment, and use the Campus Values to guide decisions and actions, demonstrating UNLV’s Rebel spirit.

Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance: 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

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
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• Support and resources available for veteran applicants – contact vetjobseekers or visit our Veterans Webpage

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