University Of Nevada Reno

University Of Nevada Reno

Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor, Commercial Horticulture Specialist (Clark County, NV)

Extension, Clark - University of Nevada, Reno · Mid · Full-time

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About the role

  • This position is located in Las Vegas, NV and reports to the Southern Area Director.
  • The successful candidate will play a vital role in strengthening workforce knowledge, enhancing plant health, and supporting the long-term economic viability of Southern Nevada's commercial horticulture sector.
  • Plant health and integrated landscape management

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Lead innovative programs.
  • Collaborate with university researchers, public agencies, and industry leaders.

Requirements

  • Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
  • The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate (terminal degree candidate) that is appropriate for the hire.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of horticultural production, food production, integrated pest management, and landscape management practices in arid and desert environments.
  • Experience with irrigation efficiency, water conservation, urban horticulture, arboriculture, or sustainable landscape management.
  • A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license within 30 days of appointment.
  • Schedule and Travel
  • Occasional travel throughout the state to assist with multi-county or statewide efforts related to subject matter expertise or attend area and statewide Extension meetings.
  • This position involves both office and field environments.
  • Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track)
  • Assistant Professor (Tenure track)

Skills

  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation

  • To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.
  • Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
  • The University provides a clear promotion pathway for teaching faculty that includes regular review, and base salary increases upon promotion.
  • 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 unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Benefits

  • Applied Research (25%): Conduct applied research and demonstration projects that address industry needs related to workforce development, water-use efficiency, and plant health.
  • Identify and pursue extramural funding opportunities to support commercial horticulture education and research initiatives.
  • Publish peer-reviewed articles, Extension bulletins, and other scholarly and educational materials.
  • The Commercial Horticulture Specialist will develop and deliver research-based educational programming and applied research that addresses current and emerging needs of the commercial horticulture industry.
  • Remarkable Retirement
  • Our retirement plan is beyond compare.
  • With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
  • Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
  • Perks of Working at UNR
  • Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
  • Sick leave, long term disability and life insurance - 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 tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."
  • Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Way
  • 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 tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."
  • Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus.
  • The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Way
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