PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV   is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, 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 launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at:  http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

UNLV ranks among the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values at UNLV and in our department. Candidates from historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. All candidates should demonstrate a commitment to advancing DEI through research, teaching, and/or service. The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

ROLE of the POSITION

The College of Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor or tenured Associate Professor as part of an interdisciplinary cluster in the broad field of Sustainability in Arid Lands. We seek an outstanding scholar who will establish an innovative research program that strengthens current expertise in the UNLV College of Sciences. The position will be housed in: the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geoscience, Physics and Astronomy, or the School of Life Sciences; however, a split appointment will be considered. The successful candidate will complement existing strengths in the home unit, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful candidate is expected to investigate scientific questions related to the broad field of Sustainability in Arid Lands, possible research topics include, but are not limited to: solar energy materials and devices; water resources and hydrological processes in arid environments; climate change and variability; groundwater resource sustainability and management; watershed studies; emission and migration of radionuclides in the vadose zone; aerosols and fugitive radionuclide emissions and links to climate change; spatial analysis of ecological change; and linkages between regional climate, landscape change, and environmental quality in the arid Southwest. The start of the appointment is anticipated to be August 2022.

The candidate is also expected to develop (Assistant-level), or show evidence of (Associate-level) a rigorous externally funded research program and to supervise graduate students at both the Master’s and Doctoral levels. Demonstrated teaching experience is desirable.

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request. All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD from a regionally accredited college or university. For a tenured position, candidate must demonstrate a sustainable research program and excellence in teaching. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application materials must include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) proposed research plan (three-page limit), 4) statement of teaching philosophy and interests (two-page limit), 5) a statement of past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (one-page limit), 6) 1-4 representative publications, and 7) contact information for at least four referees.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on February 15, 2022. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Matthew Lachniet, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, “R0128140” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to UNLV’s Title IX Coordinator Michelle Sposito. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online reporting form, by email at titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, by phone at (702) 895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.

Job Category

Academic Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Application materials must include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) proposed research plan (three-page limit), 4) statement of teaching philosophy and interests (two-page limit), 5) a statement of past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (one-page limit), 6) 1-4 representative publications, and 7) contact information for at least four referees.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.