Part-Time CEP 122 Research Proposal Writing Instructor (LOA)

Job Description

The First-Generation Student Center at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a part-time Letter of Appointment (LOA) position, teaching a three-credit Research Proposal Writing Course for our McNair Scholars students ( ).

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 151 institutions across the United States which is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

McNair participants are degree-seeking US citizens or permanent residents who are either a low-income individual who is a first-generation college student or a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education.

The main goal of the Proposal Writing course is for students to write and submit a Nevada Undergraduate Research Award (NURA) proposal to be conducted under the guidance of a faculty research mentor through the Summer and Fall semesters.

Students may come from any major; therefore, most of the content related to data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation will come through revisions to student proposals with the LOA instructor and their faculty research mentor.

Some curriculum and a syllabus will be provided as a foundation for the course with adjustments to be made at the instructor’s discretion.

A successful candidate will be able to teach at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum as students in the course will range from sophomores through seniors.

Responsibilities

Course Objectives include :

Developing a research mindset

Navigating literature databases

Designing a research project to test a hypothesis that could address gaps found in the literature

Understanding how to analyze and interpret research data

Learning best practices for effective oral, audiovisual, and written research storytelling and communication

Lectures and assignments should :

Walk students through crafting proposals

Create a literature review and citation management

Research integrity and experimental design

Research communication in written and visual form.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must have a Master’s degree

Candidate must have a history of teaching undergraduate students as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Research Assistant (RA) at either the Bachelor’s or Graduate level

Candidate must have a strong desire to work with diverse undergraduates to fulfill the McNair Scholars mission

Preferred Qualifications

Current PhD student or postdoc standing

Schedule

The position will begin January 1, 2025 and continue through May 31, 2025.

Compensation Grade

Period Activity Pay

LOA salary commensurate with experience; $3,390 (Minimum) - $6,200 (Maximum)

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

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Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume / CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter (required) Please submit a detailed cover letter outlining your qualifications, teaching experience, and how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive learning environment.

Contact Information for at least One (1) Professional / Academic Reference (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

Note : For full consideration, please submit all materials by November 1, 2024.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process.

Recruitment 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.

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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 as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.

Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ( Very High Research ) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification.

The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities.

It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ / Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus.

The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum.

In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations : the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L.

Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

University of Nevada, Reno