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Academic and Administrative Faculty:
Job Opportunities

Recruitment Process:
Below are some commonly asked Questions and Answers:

How long are positions posted?

Administrative and academic faculty job announcements are posted nationally for a minimum of four (4) weeks. Under special and approved circumstances this may be reduced to three (3) weeks.

How do I apply?

Applicants are requested to apply online at:
http://jobs.unr.edu/
Assistance is available in the event of a disability or difficulty with the online process.

What happens after the close date of a job announcement?

The Search Commuttee will convene to discuss which candidates meet the minimum qualifications and the most qualified applicants will be interviewed. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a member of the Search Committee to schedule a first interview, which is typically done by phone.

What happens after an interview?

After first interviews have been conducted for all applicants selected, the search committee will meet to discuss which candidates will move forward, typically with campus interviews. If selected, you will be contacted in order to schedule the second interview. You will be invited to campus and depending on the position you may experience any of the following: interview with the Search Committee, interview with the department, interview with a Department Head or Dean and/or a campus tour. You may be asked to give a presentation, teach a class, take a skills assessment test or provide a writing sample.

After all campus interviews have been completed, the committee will meet to discuss all of the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses and make a recommendation to the hiring authority.

When will references be contacted?

At any point during the interview process, a member of the Search Committee will conduct reference checks by contacting the references and/or past supervisors you provided.

How long does the process take?

Once a position closes, the process to select and notify a candidate of an offer can take anywhere from two (2) weeks to several months. All applicants not selected will also be notified in a similar time frame.

Hiring Process:
If selected and approved for hire, you will be contacted with an offer. Once you accept the offer, you and the hiring department will arrange a start date. Following are a few things that will help in understanding and considering your offer:

Contracts

Administrative and academic faculty contracts are annual contracts that are renewed on an annual basis (July 1 through June 30) for Continuing positions. If your position is Renewable Contingent Upon Funding the position may be terminated at any time with 30 days notice.

Retirement Contribution

There is a mandatory contribution of 10.5% of gross salary to a 401(a) Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), for those that are already members of PERS of Nevada. The institution contributes a matching 10.5%. The mandatory contribution applies to all Continuing and Renewable Contingent Upon Funding employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full time.

Merit Eligibility

All new faculty (“A” or “B” contract) hired on or before September 1 of the current year are eligible to participate in the merit process. Part-time faculty (.5 FTE or more) on a continuing contract are eligible to participate in the merit process.

Paychecks

Faculty payroll is on the last day of each month (1 time per month). If electing direct deposit, keep in mind, the first 1-2 paychecks can be picked up at the Cashier’s Office located on the third floor of the Student Services Building.

Salary Schedules

Schedules are available at
http://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation/schedules.html
and depend upon contract (9-month or 12-month), faculty type (Administrative or Academic) and in some cases specialty.

Employee Moving Expenses

If an employee is hired into a continuing position for which there is a critical need and which cannot otherwise be filled, and moved from a location which is at least 50 miles from the new location, institutional funds may be used to pay for or reimburse the employee for certain specified moving expenses (pursuant to the State Administrative Manual, sections 0238.0-0252.0)
http://budget.state.nv.us/SAM2002.pdf
The amount of funds is subject to State limits, department budget and details negotiated at time of hire.

1. Relocation travel for the employee and immediate dependent family members
2. Moving of household goods

Note : As the payment or reimbursement of these expenses may create a tax liability, the advice and assistance of a tax attorney or other tax professional should be obtained by the employee.

Social Security

University of Nevada and State of Nevada employees are exempt from contributing to Social Security. Most employees and employers each pay up to 7.65% of covered wages for social security and Medicare taxes. Together these taxes comprise FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act). The social security portion of FICA is 6.2% of your covered wages, up to a maximum wage base of $94,200 in 2006. Social Security will not be deducted from your paycheck. Please consult a tax advisor or the Social Security Administration to determine what the personal consequences of this exemption will mean to you (http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10045.html). The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 requires newly hired public employees to sign a "Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security". Form SSA-1945 explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law on workers whose earnings are not covered under Social Security.

Getting Started:
Successful onboarding requires the combined efforts of the new employee, their department and the various support units on campus. Recognizing that Nevada employment sites are spread over a large geographic region, some elements of the checklist may require an in-person visit and therefore more time than specified.

The checklist below is designed to help you quickly review information related to benefits and services, job responsibilities and workplace policies and procedures.

For detailed checklist please view our PDF File.