Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
.
Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a continuing, full-time (non-tenure track) Lecturer (II) or Teaching Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The NRES Department has diverse faculty and students dedicated to solving critical environmental challenges with cutting-edge research. We are a research-intensive Department with a focus on field- and lab-based teaching, aiming to provide students with a foundation in scientific concepts and applied skills for careers in research, outreach and resource management. Reno's location at the intersection of the northern Sierra and the Great Basin provides close proximity to diverse landscapes for class field trips and other outdoors learning experiences. We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs, with undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science, Forest Ecology and Management, and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
The successful candidate will contribute to this mission by teaching a range of lower-division undergraduate courses. Potential courses may include introductory ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, environmental ethics and cultural perspectives on resource management. Teaching may include upper-division courses in the candidate's area of expertise and service courses for non-majors.
Strong candidates will demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching, resulting in high student engagement and interaction with course materials and have experience training students in scientific writing, quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills. The expected teaching load is 5 to 6 in- person courses per year. Applicants are encouraged to consult
our undergraduate curricula
, linked to from
the NRES departmental website
.
We welcome applicants who wish to play an integral role in the undergraduate mission of the department. In addition to classroom instruction, the faculty member will be involved with student engagement, which will include student advising and activities related to student recruitment and retention. Other service duties may include revising curriculum, program and course assessment and course scheduling.
Lecturer Statement
The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-II) or Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.
Required Qualifications
Lecturer II - Master's degree with at least one higher-education degree in a Natural Resources or Environmental Science discipline.
Teaching Assistant Professor - Ph.D. with at least one higher-education degree in a Natural Resources or Environmental Science discipline.
Applicants must be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and student mentoring as well as having a demonstrated interest in innovative teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have taught at least one undergraduate course as primary instructor.
Compensation Grade
Lecturer II (Salary range: $54,800 - $84,400)
Teaching Assistant Professor (Salary range: $63,000 - $96,900)
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.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! 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.
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision -
Health Insurance
Sick leave, long term disability and life insurance -
Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers
annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
.
E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
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.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
Faculty Senate
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. 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.
Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
The
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science (NRES)
is a multidisciplinary department within the
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, & Natural Resources (CABNR)
that is known for its high research activity and engagement in both basic and applied research. Faculty are recognized as regional, national, and international experts in the fields of wildlife and fish biology, forest and fire ecology, ecohydrology, soils, and environmental science. The Department is committed to high quality education that prepares students for natural resource careers, offering undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, and Forest Ecology & Management. Students may additionally pursue MS or PhD programs within NRES or in one of three interdisciplinary graduate programs on UNR's campus (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology; Environmental Sciences and Health; and Hydrologic Sciences). NRES currently supports ~400 undergraduate students as well as 27 MS and 30 PhD students.
Contact Information
Leslie Worden (Search Coordinator) at 775-784-4020 or
lworden@unr.edu
Peter Weisberg (Search Chair) at
pweisberg@unr.edu
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
.
Please attach the following documents to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter. Please include in your application letter a list of courses you are most interested in teaching and a statement describing how you would contribute to our mission of fostering a supportive learning environment through your teaching and/or service.
3) Contact Information for three professional references
4) Teaching Statement
Full Consideration
For full consideration, applications must be received by 11/15/2026. After that date, the position will remain open until filled.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
11/16/2026
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or militar