University Of Nevada Reno
Assistant Professor, Political Science (Public Policy)
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus · Full-time
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $66,082 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Public Relations Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- The Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the subfield of Public Policy.
- substantive research and teaching areas may include, but are not limited to, energy, climate, environment, or related salient policy areas within the field of public policy.
- We welcome applicants from any theoretical or methodological tradition.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust and teaching research program
- 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.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
Requirements
- Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
- An international or comparative public policy focus is welcome but not required.
Nice to have
- Evidence of or potential for strong external grant activity.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
- Compensation Grade
- Assistant Professor (9-month, B-contract)
- Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Diversity Groups
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
- Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
Compensation
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Benefits
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability - Faculty Benefits
Company info
- The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
- Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top
- The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.
- Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
- Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification.
- The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top
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- Center for Constitutional Law and the Center for Basque Studies, that foster creativity, critical thinking, and engaged citizenship
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