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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected]. Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Food and Beverage Management, Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence [R0153927] ROLE of the POSITION This position involves teaching undergraduate courses in restaurant operations and management; interested candidates may be involved in executive education and professional certificate programs. Seeking applicants for a full-time nine-month non-tenure-track position in restaurant operations and management, commencing Fall 2027. Responsibilities include: active engagement with the local restaurant industry, teaching courses related to restaurant operations and management, mentoring undergraduate students and serving on Department, College and University committees; involvement in professional, community, and industry roles. This role will be dedicated entirely to teaching and will not be required to develop, pursue, or maintain an independent research agenda. PROFILE of the COLLEGE Located just minutes from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, the Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV is ranked as the #1 hospitality management program in the world (CEOWORLD Magazine, 2026). The college offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs to over 1,500 students, supported by an internationally renowned faculty and a dedicated network of alumni and industry leaders. Through robust industry partnerships, mentorship and internship programs, and cutting-edge research, the college serves as the premier hub for hospitality education and innovation. The Harrah College of Hospitality offers numerous degrees, including: a bachelor’s in Hospitality Management; a bachelor’s in Sport Hospitality Management; a master’s in Hotel Administration; a Master of Hospitality Administration (online only); a master’s in Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration. In addition, the college offers two dual degrees: a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Hotel Administration; and a Master of Science in Hotel Administration and Master of Science in Information Management Systems. For more information about the Harrah College of Hospitality, please visit https://www.unlv.edu/hospitality BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires an earned degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university, as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Lecturer: Master’s degree and 3 years restaurant management experience and 2 years post-secondary teaching experience. Assistant Professor-in-Residence: Ph.D. degree and 3 years restaurant management experience and 2 years post-secondary teaching experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Executive Chef, Certified Culinary Educator, and/or Professional Beverage Certification preferred. Management experience in both front and back of house is preferred. COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community. 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 [email protected] 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 William Werner, Search Committee Chair. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on November 30, 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] and include the job requisition number in your email subject line. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES Current UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here: JOB HUB Search for this position using the job requisition number R0153927. To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application. PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu EEO/AA STATEMENT The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) 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). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. TITLE IX STATEMENT The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 159, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage. SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online. JOB CATEGORY Academic Faculty ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) 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. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant This position may require that a criminal background check 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. 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. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided). Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs. Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu. NSHE 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). Persons with inquiries regarding discrimination/complaints may contact the Office of Equal Employment and Title IX at: EEO/Title IX Michelle Sposito Director of Equal Employment/Title IX Title IX Coordinator Office: FDH 635 Mail Code: 1062 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062 Phone: (702) 895-4055 Fax: (702) 895-0415 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, Director of Equal Employment/Title IX, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, Telephone: (702) 895-4055, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.; Email: [email protected]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact UNLV Human Resources at 702-895-3504. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at UNLV's Annual Security Report. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.
