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Job Description:
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Director of the Saltman Center and Assistant Professor-in-Residence [R0150548]
Role of the Position
The Associate Director of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution position is a full-time, 12-month academic faculty position, Faculty-in-Residence, at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV.
Since its establishment within the law school in 2003 the Saltman Center's dispute resolution program at Boyd has been ranked among the top ten law school programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The Saltman Center is the only university Center housed at the Boyd School of Law. The Saltman Center has an institutional commitment to the law school's own dispute resolution legal education and also a strong public service mission for the university and wider community. The Saltman Center offers opportunities for students to learn through coursework and experiential learning and also develops innovative programs to educate and support local and broader communities in developing and implementing conflict resolution and prevention practices.
The Associate Director's primary responsibilities will be law student teaching and advising, developing and implementing professional education programs, and administration of various aspects of the Saltman Center's programming. The Associate Director will build and maintain a diverse and multifaceted dispute resolution curriculum for J.D. students and will support and advise students seeking to complete an academic concentration in dispute resolution. Course offerings and teaching load will be determined on an annual basis in consultation with Saltman Directors. Other teaching includes direct supervision and coaching of teams competing in regional and national dispute resolution competitions. The Associate Director will also build and maintain professional education programs, such as a dispute resolution certificate or other professional training programs with the goal of creating new and sustainable funding streams to support the work of the Saltman Center. The Associate Director will also be responsible for contributing to the Saltman Center's commitment to providing public education through continuing legal education programs, lectures, conferences, and other speaker events.
The Associate Director will be a fully integrated member of the Boyd Law School faculty with teaching and service responsibilities that reflect and bolster the work of the Saltman Center. Writing and producing original research or scholarship is not an essential function of this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a bachelor's degree 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 a JD. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
At least 10 years of experience as a dispute resolution practitioner, seven to nine years of supervisory and management experience.
- The Associate Director must have academic and practice experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and a strong academic record.
- Completed a variety of ADR trainings and certification programs.
- The Associate Director must have a background in legal systems and legal practice, including but not limited to representation of clients.
- The Associate Director must understand the market and interest in dispute resolution certificate program and use that information to design and launch a certificate program.
- The Associate Director must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- The Associate Director must have demonstrated skill as an effective ADR practitioner and third-party neutral.
- The Associate Director must be able to plan and coordinate programs.
- The Associate Director must be able to work effectively with a team and also independently.
- The Associate Director must be able to coordinate with different administrators, staff, and department contacts in the law school and around campus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience teaching, training, mentoring (including experience with structured feedback as teaching methodology); experience managing academic or similar programs.
- Ideally, the Associate Director will be knowledgeable about different ADR processes and how they interact with formal legal systems.
- Ideally, the Associate Director will have an understanding of budgeting and costs when it comes to allocating resources to new programs
- Ideally, the Associate Director will have experience managing projects and supervising teams.
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:
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 Lydia Nussbaum Search Committee Chair.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on February 18, 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.
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