The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track teaching faculty member (Assistant Professor in Residence) to begin Fall, 2027. A primary responsibility for this position is the development and instruction of undergraduate courses in forensic psychology. This position also involves teaching foundational and upper-division courses, including capstone. Career advancement is available with evidence of continued…
professional development and service contributions. The Department seeks individuals who are committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. Further, the Department seeks dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with a Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline, a commitment to undergraduate education, substantial teaching experience (including online teaching), and a willingness to work with a program coordinator for purposes of assessment and quality control. The Department has 40 full-time faculty members, a B.A. program in Psychology, a B.S. program in Neuroscience, B.S. program in Children’s Behavioral Health Psychology, an APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, a Ph.D. program in Psychological and Brain Sciences with cognitive, developmental, and quantitative/social/community areas of study, and is affiliated with a campus-wide interdisciplinary Neuroscience Ph.D. program.
Salary and benefits are competitive, and the position is contingent upon funding. UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,400 faculty and staff that is classified R1 (research university with very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV is the third most ethnically diverse campus in the nation, with over 20,000 students from underrepresented groups. UNLV has been designated as an Asian-American and Native-American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, building and fostering a culturally inclusive environment, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, teaching statement, learning environment statement (describing how you foster an inclusive and supportive environment in the scope of your teaching, mentoring, and broader work), detailed vita listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. All materials should be submitted by October 1, 2026. The review of materials will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Krystal Kamekona-Mendoza, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via online application at https://www.unlv.edu/jobs (View Academic Faculty Openings; position R0152297). For assistance with UNLV’s online applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu. UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The Department continues to implement initiatives in keeping with our commitment to issues related to multiculturalism and diversity in regard to organizational climate, teaching, and research. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups, and candidates whose teaching and/or professional interests address issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Please visit our departmental website for more information: https://www.unlv.edu/psychology.