Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Criminal Justice [R0152897]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses a semester with an emphasis on policing, police administration, and police wellness.
• Teach both undergraduate and graduate education courses.
• Play a role in a proposed new executive/professional master’s degree in policing and work with the Unit’s Executive Masters in Crisis and Emergency Management.
• Reassigned time to help facilitate and coordinate the new graduate degree.
• Teach in person as well as online courses.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or another related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• At least 3 years of teaching experience and first-hand experience working with public safety agencies.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in emergency management programs.
• Knowledge of wellness programs for emergency management and/or police officers.

Skills

• Ability to teach in person and online.
• Experience with emergency management.
• Knowledge of wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• 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.

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Schedule

Position is expected to start as soon as possible.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.