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Coral Academy of Science - Reno

Elementary Teacher

Reno, NV · On-site

$44K - $59K/yr

Reflects on teaching * Supports family and community partnerships * Participates in a professional ... to work in the summer. No State Income Tax. No Social Security deductions for most positions ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer teaching position in Nevada is $30.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.88 and $39.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer teaching position?

A summer teaching position is a temporary educational role where teachers instruct students during the summer months, often outside of the regular academic year. These positions can involve teaching enrichment courses, remedial classes, or special programs such as camps or workshops. Summer teaching jobs are available at schools, colleges, camps, and community organizations, and they provide educators with the opportunity to gain additional experience, earn extra income, and help students continue learning over the summer break.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a summer teaching position?

To thrive in a Summer Teaching Position, you generally need subject matter expertise, lesson planning abilities, and at least a bachelor's degree, often with teaching certification. Familiarity with classroom management tools, digital learning platforms, and educational resources is typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and enthusiasm help engage students and create a positive learning environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering effective instruction, managing diverse classrooms, and fostering student growth during the condensed summer term.

What are some common challenges faced in a summer teaching position, and how can they be addressed?

In a summer teaching position, instructors often work with students from diverse backgrounds and varying academic skill levels, which can make lesson planning and classroom management more complex. Additionally, condensed program schedules mean teachers must balance engaging content with efficient pacing. To address these challenges, it's helpful to use differentiated instruction, set clear expectations early, and incorporate interactive activities to keep students motivated and on track.

What is the difference between Summer Teaching Position vs Summer Camp Counselor?

AspectSummer Teaching PositionSummer Camp Counselor
Required CredentialsTeaching certification or relevant educationHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, educational settingsOutdoor or recreational camp settings
Employer & IndustrySchools, educational organizationsSummer camps, recreational programs
Job FocusAcademic instruction, curriculum deliverySupervising activities, ensuring safety

While both roles involve working with youth during summer, a Summer Teaching Position focuses on academic instruction and requires relevant teaching credentials. In contrast, a Summer Camp Counselor emphasizes supervising recreational activities and typically requires only a high school diploma. The work environments differ, with classrooms for teachers and outdoor settings for counselors. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates choose the role that best fits their skills and career goals.

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, Sc

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

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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 Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0153281]
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) within the School of Integrated Health Sciences invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biostatistics on a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. This faculty member will contribute expertise in biostatistics, statistical analysis, and quantitative research methods across the department and school's teaching, research, and doctoral education missions. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in statistics and biostatistics, mentor doctoral and other graduate students, and develop an independent and collaborative program of research applying advanced quantitative methods to kinesiology and health sciences. Areas of research expertise may include exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or related areas of health science.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Instruction: Teach graduate courses in biostatistics, statistics, research methods, and related quantitative methods, with particular emphasis on applications in kinesiology and health sciences.
  • Design, launch, and instruct new, advanced graduate-level biostatistics coursework tailored to emerging research needs across the Department and School.
  • Research: Develop and maintain a productive, externally engaged program of research that applies statistical and quantitative methods to substantive questions in kinesiology and health sciences, with an expectation of peer-reviewed scholarship and pursuit of external funding.
  • Graduate Mentorship: Mentor and supervise MS and PhD students, including serving on and chairing graduate advisory committees, and provide methodological expertise in the design, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of graduate student research.
  • Research Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty, students, and interdisciplinary research teams on the design and analysis of health-science research, contributing biostatistical and quantitative expertise to externally funded and other scholarly projects.
  • Mentorship & Service: Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in departmental, School, University, and professional service consistent with rank.
  • Collaboration: Work effectively within a multidisciplinary department and School, contributing to a collaborative research and educational environment spanning kinesiology, nutrition, and related health sciences.

As a 9-month tenure-track position, summer teaching, research, or other activities may be available depending on funding and departmental needs.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences (KNS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a dynamic, multidisciplinary department with nearly 30 full-time faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. KNS offers nationally accredited programs in Dietetics and Athletic Training, along with undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees that prepare graduates for careers in health, human performance, and research. The department has established strengths in exercise physiology, athletic training, biomechanics, physical activity and exercise behavior, and nutrition. Affiliated doctoral programs include Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Sport Sciences, and Neuroscience, Faculty maintain active, collaborative research programs supported by competitive extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and numerous private foundations. Through a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and student mentorship, the department advances research that improves health, physical performance, and quality of life across diverse populations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, kinesiology, exercise science, sport science, public health, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, or a closely related field. The doctoral degree must be completed prior to the start date.
  • The successful applicant will possess a record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • As a faculty member contributing expertise in biostatistics and quantitative methods within kinesiology and health sciences, the successful applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
  • Biostatistical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in biostatistics, statistics, or quantitative research methods, including the application of statistical methods to health- or human-performance-related research.
  • Teaching: University-level teaching experience or demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, biostatistics, research methods, or related quantitative methods.
  • Research: An emerging record of peer-reviewed scholarship applying biostatistical or quantitative methods to research in one or more of the following areas: exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or a closely related area of health science.
  • Research Potential: Demonstrated potential to develop an independent, externally funded program of research and to contribute quantitative expertise to interdisciplinary and collaborative research teams.
  • Graduate Mentorship: Evidence of the ability or potential to mentor graduate students and contribute to doctoral education, including research design, statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of research findings.
  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and interdisciplinary research teams in kinesiology, health sciences, or related fields.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, kinesiology, exercise science, public health, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, or a closely related field. The successful applicant will possess an established record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
  • As a faculty member contributing expertise in biostatistics and quantitative methods within kinesiology and health sciences, the successful applicant must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
  • Biostatistical Expertise: Demonstrated advanced expertise in biostatistics, statistics, or quantitative research methods, including substantial application of statistical methods to health- or human-performance-related research.
  • Teaching: A sustained record of successful university-level instruction, including experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in statistics, biostatistics, research methods, or related quantitative methods.
  • Research: An established record of peer-reviewed scholarship applying biostatistical or quantitative methods to research in one or more of the following areas: exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity, sport and exercise science, or a closely related area of health science. We expect that the person in this role can credibly serve as statistician on competitive grant applications.
  • Research Leadership and Funding: Evidence of an established independent research program, including a record of seeking and/or securing external research funding and demonstrated capacity to lead and contribute to interdisciplinary research collaborations.
  • Doctoral Mentorship: Demonstrated experience mentoring graduate students, with preference for experience supervising doctoral students, chairing or serving on dissertation committees, and providing advanced methodological guidance in research design and statistical analysis.
  • Scholarly Collaboration: A sustained record of effective collaboration with investigators across disciplines, including substantive contributions of biostatistical or quantitative expertise to research teams.
  • Professional Standing: A record of professional service, scholarly contributions, and recognition consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level.

Candidates considered at the Associate Professor rank must meet the University's criteria for appointment at that rank.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A 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.
SALARY
Salary 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.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email 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 John Mercer, Search Committee Chair.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on October 1, 2026.
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 ApplyFor further assistance 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 job requisition number, "R0153281" 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 UNIVERSITY
Founded 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 online at: http://www.unlv.

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