Assistant Professor of Educational Equity
The Department of Educational Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an assistant professor of educational equity, beginning July 1, 2027. This is a 9‑month, tenure‑track position with an interdisciplinary focus on educational disparities and systemic inequalities, equity, intersectionality, cultural analysis, and social justice. Appointment includes online and/or face‑to‑face teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students
- Pursuing a substantial and relevant program of research
- Advising students
- Continuing professional development
- Contributing to growing and evolving programs through curriculum development and innovation
- Collaborating with colleagues on programmatic structural revisions and program evaluation
- Instructional design
- Collaboration with school districts and other community partners
- Working closely with undergraduate and graduate students
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Education or a related field by August 2027
- Evidence of scholarship in topics related to educational equity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to educational equity or closely related fields
- Experience teaching courses relevant to the education of multilingual learners
- Experience teaching asynchronous and synchronous online courses
- Experience working with populations from diverse backgrounds
- Experience working with or advising graduate students
- Experience in grant implementation and/or obtaining external funding
- Experience with communities and/or organizations to promote educational equity and advocate for historically marginalized populations
Compensation
Assistant Professor ($80,000 – $85,000). For the full salary schedule, see the Academic Faculty salary schedules.
Benefits
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long‑term disability
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center annual/semester membership and family membership options
- Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents
- Faculty Senate representation
- No state income tax
- Grants‑in‑aid for faculty employees (reduced‑rate tuition for faculty and qualified dependents)
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program for spouses/partners
Department Information
The Educational Equity Program is a key part of the Educational Studies Department. The program offers an online Master’s degree in Equity and Diversity, certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and a doctoral degree strand in Equity, Diversity, and Language Education. Program faculty teach and advise MS and PhD students and teach undergraduate students seeking teaching licensure.
Contact Information
Direct questions to the search chair, Dr. Lynda Wiest, at wiest@unr.edu.
Exempt position, 100% FTE. Application priority review begins 30 days after posting; posting closes 11/12/2026 (open until filled).