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