Job

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Basque Studies

University of Nevada, Reno

Hours: Full time
Where: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Posted: 2 days ago

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu.

Job Description

The Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Basque Studies, open rank (Assistant (II), Associate (III), or Full (IV) Professor), to begin July 1, 2027. The field of specialization is open.

What they want

A Ph.D. in a relevant humanities or social science discipline or a similar terminal degree in the Arts.
For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, the degree must be completed no later than July 1, 2027.
Candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor must hold the Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in the discipline and present a record of scholarship, teaching, and service commensurate with tenure at that rank.
An active and promising research agenda that engages Basque Studies—the language, cultures, history, society, arts, or diaspora of the Basque people—broadly conceived.
Qualifications sufficient to hold a tenure home in an appropriate department within the College of Liberal Arts.
Demonstrated excellence, or clear promise of excellence, in teaching, research, and service.
Reading, writing, or speaking knowledge of Euskara and/or Spanish or French.

What you get

Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Mountain EAP 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.
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
No state income tax!

Starts: 2026-09-30