About the role

Available shifts

• are subject to change based on organizational needs.
• Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff.
• To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world.
• UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
• The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.
• UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
• Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.
• UNLV sits in the top spot in U.

What you'll do

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• Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Anatomy and Physiology Instruction, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0153614].
• ROLE of the POSITION The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) is accepting applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence (non-tenure track) faculty member on a 9-month appointment.
• The primary teaching assignment will be lectures and laboratory instruction in Anatomy and Physiology.
• As a 9-month position, summer teaching is available for additional compensation.
• We are seeking an experienced instructor to deliver innovative instruction to large lecture sections of students in a way that leads to high student success and mastery of concepts relevant to Kinesiology and other healthcare fields.

What you'll bring

• This position requires a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, etc.)
• from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• This position also requires at least one year of university teaching experience.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience; Experience teaching anatomy and physiology at the undergraduate level; Expertise in the development and delivery of instruction; Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based and research-informed teaching practices Experience with the development and application of active learning strategies; Strong communication skills; Evidence of successful collaboration with an instructional team; Willingness to support and participate in programmatic assessment; Experience with first-generation college students and students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
• Previous coordination of multiple class sections.
• COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
• They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
• and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
• References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Benefits

• We are seeking an experienced instructor to deliver innovative instruction to large lecture sections of students in a way that leads to high student success and mastery of concepts relevant to Kinesiology and other healthcare fields.
• BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
• This position also requires the successful completion of a pre-employment credit check.
• Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary
• programs No state income tax Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents PERKS & PROGRAMS Employee recognition and appreciation programs UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard 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: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.
• edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
• HOW TO APPLY Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing