Job Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a non-tenure track 12-month Teaching Assistant Professor position for the Global Institute for Behavior Analysis (GIBA). This role will teach multiple online courses each year, assist with the continued development and quality of those courses, and provide mentorship and oversight for graduate research projects. The position requires knowledge of inclusive online teaching practices and student advisement. While this position is fully remote, it is highly collaborative in nature. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain regular hours and participate in recurring synchronous meetings with faculty, staff, and students. Regular engagement in virtual committee meetings, program planning, and collaborative initiatives is an essential part of supporting the program and its students.

Program Background

UNR has been offering distance learning since 1995. GIBA, established in 2022, offers an expanded version of the original Satellite Programs in Behavior Analysis program. The Master’s degree program is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board. Nondegree course sequences are also offered both domestically and internationally.

This position is fully remote. Please refer to our Remote Work Policy for more information:

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

Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis or related field and at least three (3) years prior experience working in the field as a behavior analyst.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a BCBA-D and online teaching experience are preferred but not required.

Compensation Grade

Teaching Assistant Professor

This position is budgeted up to a maximum of $100,000.

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: and select Academic Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

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 offersannual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. 

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

•  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 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.

Department Information

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collegial community of psychology teaching faculty noted for excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The Department has over 100 graduate students and more than 1000 majors, including an ABAI-accredited bachelor’s degree program, and it is home to a dynamic group of over 30 faculty with diverse interests and expertise in the psychological sciences. Please visit the departmental home page at  for more information about the department and the university website https://www.unr.edu/academics for a list of UNR Schools and Colleges.

Contact Information

[email protected]

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

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Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Five Professional References

4) Teaching Statement

Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

Posting Close Date