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Internal candidates

University of Nevada, Reno and Nevada System of Higher Education employees, as well as anyone with access to NSHE's Workday system, must apply as an internal candidate in Workday. Log on to Workday and search Browse Jobs.

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Executive searches

If you are interested in executive-level positions at the University of Nevada, Reno, explore opportunities that offer a high degree of responsibility and impact within our academic community.

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Curious about life at the University?

Learn what to expect as a new employee of the University of Nevada, Reno. From onboarding to promotion, the Employee Resource Center provides a comprehensive online orientation experience for you and your family.

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Find work-life balance with part-time employment

In support of diverse lifestyles and life stages, we offer a variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Non-discrimination statement

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).

The University of Nevada, Reno 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 non-discrimination may be referred to Zeva Edmondson, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Reno at (775) 784-1547 or eotix@unr.edu. Alternatively or in addition to the UNR Office, the Assistant Secretary of the United States of Department of Education may be contacted at U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100; Telephone: (800) 421-3481; Fax: (202) 453-6012; TDD: (800) 887-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov.

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 on the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website.