The William A. Douglass Center for Basque Studies is looking for an Assistant Professor of Basque Studies

The Center, was created in 1967 as part of the Desert Research Institute at UNR, which was formed to investigate various aspects of the Great Basin. A Basque studies program was proposed because the Basque-American population forms a prominent minority in the region and has contributed a great deal to its development. The primary mission of the Center is to facilitate, conduct and disseminate the results of interdisciplinary research on the Basques to a local, regional, national and international audience, and by extension to draw attention to the human experience of small ethnic groups. Currently, the Center administers a minor in Basque Studies and Tutorial Ph.D. Program. Diversity is central to the mission of Basque Studies. Our faculty, staff and students strive to foster an environment that is conducive to exploring, engaging, and expressing diverse perspectives and respectful of diverse identities.

The position will be available beginning July 1, 2017. Normally 60% of the scholar’s time will be devoted to research, with 20% earmarked for teaching and 20% for service. Responsibilities include conducting original Basque-related research and publishing its results; participating in regional, national, and international conferences; and teaching undergraduate and graduate level Basque Studies courses in English. The successful candidate will be a series editor for the CBSPress and will contribute to the various outreach activities of the Center with institutions and networks in the Basque Country, the Basque diaspora, in international academia, as well as in the UNR community.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 21,000. The university offers 70 M.A. and Ph.D. programs in nine colleges. Reno, the “Biggest Little City in the World,” is a vibrant, growing city of 300,000 located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and major ski resorts. Reno is rated as one of the top locations in the US for living and outdoor recreation. The University and its metropolitan area enjoy a flourishing and diverse intellectual, artistic, and cultural community. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. 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.