Assistant Professor-in-Residence and Basic Course Director, Communication Studies [R0150386]

About the role

The Department of Communication Studies at 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of the Public Speaking Course at UNLV
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for traditional and online degree students
• Administering all aspects of the introductory course in Communication Studies, Public Speaking
• Mentoring and evaluating all instructors associated with the basic course
• Auditing and updating the course to ensure effective public speaking skill development among students

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• 1-3 years of experience

Qualifications

• Expertise in 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

Skills

• Innovative curriculum development
• Effective teaching and mentoring
• Ability to develop and implement assessment strategies

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and 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

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

The teaching load for this position is typically 12 credit hours per semester, or a 4/4 course load.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and 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

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae listing qualifications and experience, a teaching portfolio (with sample syllabi, lesson plans, assignment descriptions, and rubrics) and the names, 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.