Description
Job Description: The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a nine-month, continuing, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor position, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. This state-funded position is part of our commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s instructional mission by teaching undergraduate courses in Psychology, with an emphasis on Behavior Analysis and Clinical Psychology. Responsibilities include teaching both large and small class sections; developing course syllabi, assignments, and examinations; maintaining an active and accessible presence on the learning management system (e.g., Canvas); supervising and mentoring undergraduate teaching assistants; holding regular office hours; and participating in service at the Department, College, University, and/or community levels. Additional duties may be assigned by the Department Chair as needed.
The teaching load is eight courses per academic year (4-4), with opportunities to teach during winter and summer sessions for additional compensation. Graduate teaching assistant support is available for larger courses. The University provides a clear promotion pathway for teaching faculty that includes regular review, and base salary increases upon promotion.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, or related area. Applicants who are ABD will be considered; however, the PhD must be conferred by the start date.
- At least one year of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Ability to teach at least two courses in each of the following content areas:
o Behavior Analysis: Elementary Analysis of Behavior, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research Methods in Behavior Analysis, Ethics in Behavior Analysis, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Radical Behaviorism, or Principles of Psychological Assessment.
o Clinical Psychology: Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Mindfulness in Psychology, Childhood Behavior Disorders, Basic Principles of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Trauma, Health Psychology, or any other undergraduate course relevant to Clinical Psychology.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate psychology courses, including both introductory and advanced offerings in the areas of Behavior Analysis and Clinical Psychology.
- BCBA or BCBA-D certification (Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Doctoral-level certification).
- Experience in developing and delivering online courses using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
- Interest in undergraduate-level curriculum development.
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 https://www.unr.edu/psychology for more information about the department and the university website https://www.unr.edu/academics for a list of UNR Schools and Colleges.
Faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno enjoy significant health and competitive retirement benefits (see www.unr.edu/hr/benefits).
The University of Nevada, Reno, the land-grant University and major R1-ranked research institution in the state, has a student body of approximately 22,000. The University is situated in Reno, a metropolitan area of 575,000, on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is conveniently located 38 miles from Lake Tahoe, a world-class skiing area with limitless summer and winter recreational opportunities. Sacramento and San Francisco are two and four hour drives away respectively.
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
The position will remain open until filled with preference given to applications received by November 17, 2025.
For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Teaching-Assistant-Professor--Psychology_R0149430
EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
