Assistant Professor-in-Residence and Basic Course Director, Communication Studies [R0150386]
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Posted February 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff.
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a 12-month Assistant Professor-in-Residence position, starting Fall 2026 with an assignment to serve as our Basic Course Director. The primary responsibilities for this position are to oversee, manage, and coordinate the Public Speaking Course at UNLV as well as teach undergraduate and graduate courses for our traditional and online degree students.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Communication or a related field from an accredited college or university
- 1-3 years of experience
- Expertise in the area of Instructional Communication, Assessment, and Learning
- Experience as a Basic Course Director
- Experience with workforce development/career readiness and experiential learning/community-based learning practices
- Secondary expertise in Interpersonal/Family or Mediated Communication
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans
- 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
