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\*Revised\* Assistant Professor-in-Residence - Undergraduate Coordinator - Internship Director, Communication Studies [R0150519]Skip to main content# University of Nevada, Las Vegas\*Revised\* Assistant Professor-in-Residence - Undergraduate Coordinator - Internship Director, Communication Studies [R0150519] page is loaded## \*Revised\* Assistant Professor-in-Residence - Undergraduate Coordinator - Internship Director, Communication Studies [R0150519]Applylocations: UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0150519The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: * **Once you start the application process you cannot save your work.** Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.* Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu.**Job Description**The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for **\*Revised\*** **Assistant Professor-in-Residence - Undergraduate Coordinator - Internship Director, Communication Studies [R0150519].**# ROLE of the POSITIONThe Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invited applications for a 12-month Assistant Professor-in-Residence position, with an assignment to serve as our Undergraduate Coordinator, Internship Director, and Chair of Assessment for the Department. The candidate will develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses for our traditional and online degree students. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the area of Instructional Communication, Assessment, and Learning with experience and/or interest in workforce development/career readiness and experiential learning/community-based learning practices. Candidates with secondary expertise in Interpersonal/Family or Mediated Communication is desired.A Professor-in-Residence position is a teaching-intensive, full-time, career-track appointment that offers an opportunity for a scholar with a primary interest in innovative curriculum development and instruction. The teaching load for this position is typically 12 credit hours per semester, or a 4/4 course load and an expectation to perform service. Candidates may receive reassigned time on a semester-to-semester basis related to the initiatives outline in this job call with the approval of the chair and the dean.This position will assist in overseeing our undergraduate curriculum management and assessment as Undergraduate Coordinator. They will serve as the principal contact for students and businesses seeking internships. Finally, the individual will lead undergraduate degree program assessments and evaluations efforts, including collecting data from students, faculty, and industry partners. The department is launching five workforce readiness microcredentials at the undergraduate level tied to communication skill development in the workforce and we are also working to redevelop the M.A. program as an entirely online and professional-oriented, practical, and workforce development/career readiness graduate degree program in Communication.# PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGEHoused in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, the Department of Communication Studies has approximately 300 undergraduate majors. Its programs emphasize three areas, organizational/professional communication; interpersonal/relational communication; and public communication, persuasion, and advocacy. The program emphasizes professional skill development; critical thinking; and applied learning. Students can participate in the Department’s debate club, the Com Lab, and the local chapter of Lambda Pi Eta.# MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires a Ph.D. in Communication or a related filed from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-3 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.# COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUESA successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.# SALARYSalary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.# BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV* Competitive total rewards package including: + Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays + Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision + Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs* No state income tax* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents# PERKS & PROGRAMS* Employee recognition and appreciation programs* UNLV athletics ticket discounts* Statewide employee purchase program discounts* RebelCard discounts on and off campus* Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost* Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles* Connect with colleagues with shared interests* Personal and professional development opportunities* A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard* Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.# \*Revised\* HOW TO APPLY\*Submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae listing qualifications and experience, a teaching portfolio (with teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, lesson plans, assignment descriptions, rubrics, and evaluations) and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.\*Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.Materials should be addressed to **Tara McManus**, **Search Committee Chair**.\*Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on **October** **1, 2026**.\***Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.**Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.For assistance with the application process, **please review instructions on** **How to Apply****.** For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.# SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATESUNLV 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 job requisition number, **“R0150519”** 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.**# PROFILE of the UNIVERSITYFounded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 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, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. 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 on line at: http://www.unlv.edu# EEO/AA STATEMENTThe University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) 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 military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.# TITLE IX STATEMENTThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.# SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENTUNLV 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.# JOB CATEGORYAcademic Faculty**Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae listing qualifications and experience, a teaching portfolio (with teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, lesson plans, assignment descriptions, rubrics, and evaluations) and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.**Posting Close Date**12/31/2026**Note to Applicant**This position may require that a criminal background check 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. 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. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr