Associate Professor, Education Policy, College of Education R0149966

Overview

The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Associate Professor, Higher Education Policy, College of Education [R0149966].

UNLV’s Higher Education program prepares students for research, administrative, and leadership positions in higher education. The program offers a Master of Education, 3 Graduate Certificate Programs (Chief Diversity Officer, College Sports Leadership, Higher Education), and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in EPOLHE. Program delivery includes face-to-face, online, remote, and hybrid formats. Qualified applicants should be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission at the graduate level.

• Serve graduate programs in Higher Education, including the Higher Education Policy doctoral program.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and advising of graduate students with an equity lens.
• Engage in community-engaged and critical scholarship; seek external funding where appropriate.
• Support educational access, equity, and student success; participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
• Collaborate with faculty on program development and scholarly activities aligned with the department’s focus areas (higher education policy, student affairs, organizational theory, leadership, etc.).

• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited college or university; academic experience commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor.
• Capacity to conduct critical, community-engaged scholarship; ability to seek external funding; teach, mentor, and advise graduate students with an equity lens.
• Experience working in student affairs, higher education administration, and/or leadership is desirable.

• Earned doctorate in higher education or related field from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Evidence of national or international reputation as an expert in an area related to higher education or educational leadership;
• Evidence of a sustained record of research publications;
• Evidence of excellence in the mentorship of doctoral students;
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and service.

• Evidence of collaboration with individuals in other disciplines or work areas;
• Experience serving on dissertation committees as chair, co-chair, or member;
• Active record of procuring grant-based research support.

UNLV seeks to recruit a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse workforce. A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

• Salary competitive with similarly situated institutions.
• Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, and retirement plans.
• No state income tax; tuition discounts for employees and family.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing qualifications, and at least three professional references. Describe qualifications with reference to each minimum and preferred qualification. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Doris Watson, Search Committee Chair, and submitted online. For assistance, contact UNLV Human Resources at  or UNLVJobs. Review of materials will begin January 12, 2026; best consideration for materials submitted before that date.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply. For internal NSHE candidates, use the Find Jobs process in Workday and reference R0149966.

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with a diverse population and extensive research activity. See UNLV’s EEO/AA and Title IX statements for full compliance information and contact details for the Title IX Coordinator and related offices.