Jobs at University of Nevada, Reno

Tenure-track Assistant Professor researching hydrologic sciences, including groundwater, surface water, hydrogeophysics, geochemistry, geothermal applications, mining hydrology, or related fields. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an externally funded basic and applied research program, mentor students, and contribute to interdisciplinary hydrological sciences programs.

Provide pre-award administration and proposal support to faculty and staff: review RFPs, determine sponsor requirements, process and approve proposals, liaise with sponsors, and ensure fiscal and programmatic stewardship of sponsored funds.

Conducts research in electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, focusing on electrochemical systems, electrocatalysis, electrolysis, and energy storage and conversion. Publishes findings, presents at conferences, collaborates with faculty and students, mentors students, and supports proposal development. Experience with electrochemical techniques is required, while materials synthesis and experimental or modeling expertise are advantageous.

The position involves studying cholesterol and lipid metabolism in inherited peripheral neuropathies, requiring strong communication skills and knowledge in relevant biological fields.

Leads statewide financial operations for University of Nevada, Reno Extension, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, grants and contracts, compliance, resource allocation, and risk management. Advises leadership, oversees county and external funding, monitors financial performance, develops internal controls, and supervises fiscal staff across Nevada. The role collaborates with university administrators, government agencies, community partners, and higher education institutions. Occasional statewide travel is required.

Teach undergraduate courses in behavioral, computational, and cognitive neuroscience, including developing a human cognitive neuroscience laboratory course. Advise and mentor students, contribute to curriculum development and academic administration, collaborate across departments, and serve as Co-Director of the interdisciplinary undergraduate Neuroscience program.

Supports the Controller’s Office by administering Workday Finance, OnBase, TeamDynamix, workflows, forms, integrations, and financial systems. Develops and maintains workflows, processes security requests, manages help-desk operations, analyzes ticket trends, coordinates system enhancements, and supports reporting, accessibility, document retention, billing, vendor coordination, and customer service. Requires a bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience or a master’s degree plus one year.

Manages event media production for university events by assessing client needs, planning technology and staffing, coordinating equipment and live productions, troubleshooting issues, maintaining production resources, and supervising professional and student staff. The role oversees audio, video, studio, field, and streaming operations while coordinating with campus facilities and stakeholders.

Oversee Nevada’s geologic mapping program, including USGS STATEMAP grants, proposals, budgets, cost-share obligations, personnel, contractors, peer review, and publication of geologic maps and digital datasets. Serve as liaison to USGS and the State Mapping Advisory Committee. Lead mapping initiatives, supervise multidisciplinary staff, and conduct independent geologic mapping and research related to natural resources, hazards, and Nevada’s geologic framework.

Supports financial aid services by administering PeopleSoft Campus Solutions functionality, testing system changes, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with Financial Aid and IT. Creates queries, reports, dashboards, and data extracts; analyzes data to maintain integrity and compliance; improves processes and student-facing functionality; and documents system procedures and requirements.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor teaching and researching secondary education, teacher preparation, learning sciences, and STEM-related education. Responsibilities include developing a funded research agenda, publishing scholarly work, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising master's and doctoral students, mentoring future teachers, and contributing to university and community service. Candidates should connect learning sciences research with mathematics, computer science, STEM, or innovative learning environments and demonstrate K-12 teaching experience.

Assistant Professor of Educational Studies will develop a scholarly research and publication agenda focused on instructional technology, learning design, quantitative methods, and related educational applications. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities, advising graduate students, supervising doctoral research and dissertations, pursuing external funding, and providing departmental, university, and professional service. The role requires an on-campus presence in Reno, Nevada.

Provides administrative, customer service, and logistical support for in-person and virtual learning events. Manages calendars, websites, registrations, certificates, databases, records, contractor agreements, payments, purchasing card statements, travel documentation, receipts, scheduling, filing, and confidential documents for CASAT.

Leads planned giving development by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Advises donors and university stakeholders on complex planned gifts, manages a prospect portfolio, prepares gift documentation, supports stewardship and marketing initiatives, trains Advancement staff, and ensures accurate reporting and compliance. Requires frequent local travel, occasional out-of-state travel, and an adaptable schedule including evenings and weekends.

Advise students and parents on financial aid eligibility, budgeting, planning, and academic progress. Review applications, package and administer aid, monitor eligibility under federal, state, and institutional regulations, and manage programs such as work-study, loans, scholarships, verification, professional judgment, outreach, and financial literacy. Provide customer service and collaborate with office leadership on financial aid operations.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor responsible for developing an atmospheric sciences research program, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, teaching atmospheric science and physics courses, pursuing external funding, and overseeing observational infrastructure. Research opportunities include atmospheric instrumentation, cloud and aerosol microphysics, mountain meteorology, artificial intelligence applications, climate modeling, wildfire smoke, and atmospheric education.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor teaching and mentoring students in an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Graduate Program. The role requires developing an independent research program, contributing to evidence-based clinical training and assessment, supervising doctoral students, and participating in teaching and departmental service. Research specialization is open, with interest in developmental psychopathology, pediatric or health psychology, translational neuroscience, and biological processes.

Assistant Professor of English specializing in Film Studies and Post-1945 U.S. Literature. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring and advising graduate students, serving on graduate committees, contributing to the Core Humanities Program, supporting curricular development for the Cinema and Media Studies minor, and participating in departmental service.

Provides shared administrative support for the CABNR Dean’s Office, Natural Resources and Environmental Science department, and Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station. Duties include reception, office equipment support, purchasing card verification, travel and invoice processing, fleet scheduling and maintenance coordination, mileage tracking, and backup support for college administrative staff. The position is full-time, in person, and may require limited travel.

Provides administrative support to Enrollment Services, including human resources coordination, procurement and payment processing, account reconciliation, records and files, office support, inventory management, customer relations, and assistance with departmental projects and activities.