University of Nevada, Reno
Reynolds Professor of Practice in Science Communication
The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks a seasoned, innovative science journalist or academic to serve as the Reynolds Professor of Practice in Science Communication. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track, academic year appointment, available at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, dependent upon experience. The position includes a support account and a graduate assistant. The starting date for the position is July 1, 2024.
The Reynolds Professor of Practice in Science Communication will direct our Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science, an interdisciplinary initiative that reimagines how we communicate science. It prepares students, scientists and media professionals to present stories in accessible forms such as narrative-driven data visualization, video explainers and documentary, as well as, with immersive media. The Hitchcock Project offers undergraduate and graduate curricula, experiential learning through journalistic production for our media partners, training programs, academic research, and public events to engage community members and media practitioners. The project was established in 2018 through a generous gift from biochemist and philanthropist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D.
The Reynolds Professor of Practice in Science Communication will design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses on communicating science; direct content production; arrange interdisciplinary partnerships and public events; and oversee applied and basic research on communication effectiveness. Current partners include UNR colleges of science and medicine, KUNR public media, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, and Noticiero Móvil, the Reynolds School’s bilingual news service. Hitchcock Project initiatives also engage UNR’s new campus at Lake Tahoe.
Required Qualifications
The selected candidate will have professional journalistic experience in an area related to science; demonstrated experience with forms of visual communication; experience with university teaching or related forms of presentation (such as professional workshops); and at least a bachelor’s degree.
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits
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 Program
Department Information
The Reynolds School has built a national reputation for curricular innovation, entrepreneurial learning and a collegial, collaborative climate for both professionals and scholars. The RSJ in recent years has received AEJMC’s Equity and Diversity Award and the Online News Association’s Grand Prize for Innovation in Journalism Education.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the mission of the School. Our faculty, staff and students strive to foster an environment that is conducive to exploring, engaging and expressing diverse perspectives and is respectful of diverse identities. Candidates will be asked to address how their work contributes to advancing these goals.
The scenic campuses of the University of Nevada, Reno, a Carnegie Research One institution and Carnegie Engaged University, are located in Reno and Incline Village, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The Reno region is a recreational paradise, chosen by Outside Magazine as one of the nation’s Best Towns, with nearby world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. The area is home to a burgeoning tech sector, with vibrant food and arts scenes.
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Application Review
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.