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Job · Reno, NV · Full time

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Basque Studies

University of Nevada Reno Foundation · Education · $101.8M budget · Since 1981

Why University of Nevada Reno Foundation

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Raises and manages donor funds to provide need- and merit-based scholarships and support educational programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.

  • University Programs: The University of Nevada Reno Foundation receives, manages & disburses funds in accordance with the designated restricted purpose for which the gifts were donated. Provides programmatic funding supporting students, faculty, research & the community in the area funds…$25.4M spent in FY2024
  • Capital Projects: Assist in funding construction projects on campus. Some of the major projects include the College of Business building, Eric & Linda Lannes Basketball facility, Gateway Academic Building, Pennington Health Sciences Building, and the University of Arts Building.$17.9M spent in FY2024
  • University Scholarships: Scholarship funding was used for both need and merit based scholarships. More than 3,781 donor-funded scholarships were awarded in FY25.$8.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Budget
$53.1M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Spent on programs
82%
of spending
Looks good: 82% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−1%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
117 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 117.3 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1982
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

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 [email protected] .

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. We welcome applications from scholars in any humanities, arts, or social science discipline whose research and teaching engage the Basque Country, its languages and cultures, or the global Basque diaspora.

The successful candidate will hold a tenure home in a College of Liberal Arts department appropriate to their discipline including Anthropology; Art, Art History and Design; Communication Studies; English; History; Music, Philosophy; Political Science; Sociology and Cultural Analysis; Theatre and Dance; or World Languages and Literatures. The candidate will also contribute to the interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public-facing mission of the Center for Basque Studies, including its Ph.D. program in Basque Studies.

Basque Studies at Nevada is broadly interdisciplinary, spanning history, anthropology, literature, linguistics, political science, geography, art, sociology, and cultural analysis. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarship builds bridges across fields and speaks to national and international audiences. The faculty member who joins the Center can expect to teach and mentor students in the Ph.D. in Basque Studies and in their home department’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate committees. Faculty affiliated with Basque Studies contribute to Center for Basque Studies conferences and publications, participate in its full range of public outreach and programming, and should expect to perform service and administrative roles appropriate to the stage of their career development. The rank and tenure status of the appointment will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s record and qualifications.

Early-career scholars, established mid-career faculty, and senior scholars are all encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications 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…

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About University of Nevada Reno Foundation

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