Teaching Assistant Professor; Lecturer II

Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Sciences (AVRS) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non‑tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor (Lecturer II) position starting January 1, 2026. This position will be an integral component of the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR). Teaching responsibilities include instruction in both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, and mentoring of undergraduate students enrolled in the Agriculture, Veterinary and Rangeland Science majors.

Applicants should demonstrate strong evidence of effective teaching, curriculum development (including hybrid: asynchronous online combined with in‑person) and advising/mentorship of undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. The candidate must be able to work in a multi‑cultural setting and create an environment that fosters collegiality, diversity and teamwork while contributing to our institutional and departmental missions.

• Teach four undergraduate courses per academic year, including Range‑Livestock Interactions, Principles of Range Management, Shrubland Ecology, and Directed Internships.
• Develop and deliver hybrid courses within the Rangeland Ecology & Management degree.
• Collaborate with AVRS faculty to develop and deliver online and hybrid courses for other majors offered within the department.
• Share departmental scheduling and manage course enrollments.
• Coordinate with the CABNR recruiter and assist in retention activities, including maintaining recruiting databases for AVRS.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Provide general service to the department, college, and profession.

• Degree:
  Master of Science or Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for effectiveness in teaching, including experience in hybrid or online course development and delivery.
• Strong desire to mentor, recruit, and retain undergraduate students interested in careers in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Experience (2 or more years) teaching range science‑related coursework at the university level.
• Knowledge of rangelands and associated animal production systems.

Teaching Assistant Professor – Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.

The University offers a retirement plan with a 19.25% contribution fully matched by the University. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate, and dependents have unlimited credits under specified conditions. The University also provides a Dual Career Assistance Program and Grants‑in‑Aid for Faculty Employees.

For questions concerning this position please reach out to Tamzen Stringham, PhD at tstringham.