Assistant Professor, English; Film Studies and Contemporary U.S. Literature

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Job Description The Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an assistant professor in Film Studies and Post-1945 U.S. Literature to begin July 1, 2027. The candidate should have an active research agenda and teaching experience in film studies and U.S. literature. Applicants possessing or expecting PhDs in English, Film Studies, or related fields no later than July 1, 2027, are invited to apply.

We are especially eager to interview candidates who wish to be actively engaged in the curricular development of our growing minor in Cinema and Media Studies.

The faculty member who joins the department can expect to contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs and will participate in the university’s Core Humanities Program housed within the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate committees.

Required Qualifications An active and promising research agenda is expected, as are experience and promise as an excellent teacher.

The PhD must be completed no later than July 1, 2027.Successful candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Post-1945 U.S. Literature and film studies.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Compensation Grade Assistant Professor (9-month, B-contract)
Salary is competitive with a range of $68,000 to $73,000 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.

Perks of working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits

E. 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.

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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.

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