Closing Date: 12th January, 2026
Description:
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Job Description:
The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Associate Professor / Professor in Constitutional Law to begin Fall of 2026. This is a full-time, one-year appointment (with the possibility of a second-year extension). The successful candidate will teach undergraduates in constitutional law, theories of justice, and related areas, which form part of the Legal Studies minor and the forthcoming Interdisciplinary Degree in Law, Business, and Society. Both programs sit under the newly established Center for Constitutional Law, housed within the College. This Center works closely with the Boyd Law School in Las Vegas.
The candidate will also work with the Executive Director and the Assistant Director of the Center for Constitutional Law in the implementation of the Center's mission.
Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Law, History, Philosophy, or a related discipline, or a JD
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching constitutional or public law at the college level, or an ABA law school
- Hold a current appointment at an accredited American university and holds a Professor or Associate Professor position
- A record of scholarly excellence in Constitutional Law, Political Science, Philosophy, or Legal Studies, among others
Preferred Qualifications:
- A publication record in constitutional law, legal theory, or public policy.
- Strong communication skills to engage with faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders.
Compensation:
Associate Professor, 9 month
Professor, 9 month
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules (https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/compensation/salary-schedules) and select Academic Faculty (9 - month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance (https://www.unr.edu/bcn-nshe/benefits/insurance)
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center (https://www.unr.edu/fitness/memberships)
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP (http://www.mountaineap.com/) supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups (https://www.unr.edu/diversity/groups)
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate (https://www.unr.edu/faculty-senate)
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid (https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/educational-benefits/faculty)
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program (https://www.unr.edu/hr/jobs/dual-career-program)
College Information
The position will be housed in the Center for Constitutional Law within the College of Liberal Arts is home dynamic programs in the humanities, social sciences, and
the arts include 15 academic departments, 4 museums, 3 centers, and 2 general education programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, and engaged citizenship. As one of the largest academic units on campus, the College combines a strong liberal arts tradition with innovative and interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement, preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning in an interconnected world. The College emphasizes inquiry, discovery, and openness to new ideas and perspectives and supports major scholarly research and creative activity in the three disciplines. The Center for Constitutional Law serves as a hub for research, education, and public dialogue on issues of constitutional governance and the rule of law. Visit https://www.unr.edu/constitutional-law for more information about the Center.
Contact Information
Search Chair: Associate Dean Chris Williams, ctw@unr.edu
Search Coordinator: Elena Bubnova, elenab@unr.edu
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application, the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachments to your application
For full consideration, applications must be received by January 12, 2026.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will 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.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
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.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno 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
Please note, once you submit your application, the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachments to your application
- A complete curriculum vitae that highlights qualifications for this visiting professorship
- A one-page cover letter outlining qualifications for this position and which courses the candidate will be interested in or willing to teach
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., evaluations, syllabi)
- Contact information for three professional references
For full consideration, applications must be received by January 12, 2026.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will 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.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
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.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno 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