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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Department of Criminal Justice [R0150247]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV · 6 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Department of Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate students
  • Advise graduate students on thesis and dissertations
  • Teaching load is three courses a semester with the possibility of teaching in the summer
  • Engage in community partnerships
  • Contribute to the Tourist Safety Institute and the Center for Crime and Justice Policy

Requirements

  • Ph.D in Criminal Justice or related Social Science discipline from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
  • Must have the degree before July 1, 2026 for non-tenure track positions
  • Strong record of teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level
  • Evidence of community involvement and a distinguished publication record

Qualifications

  • A solid teaching and research record
  • A willingness to engage in community partnerships
  • A knowledge and ability to teach and do research in one of the three areas of expertise listed above
  • A record that demonstrates an ability to obtain grants and contacts
  • An understanding of inter-disciplinary teaching and research

Skills

  • Ability to teach both in-person and online courses
  • Capacity to conduct original research

Benefits

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs
  • Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
  • Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
  • Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

Pay

Salary is commensurate with rank and is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

This is a full time, tenure-track or tenured 9-month position starting in Fall, 2026.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs
  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts
  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts
  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus
  • Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
  • Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

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