Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice (Corrections Focus)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including dental and视

Sick leave, life insurance, long-term‑

Fitness center access

Job summary

The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. Open to sub-fields, with a preference for corrections-focused teaching and research.

The role includes active research, graduate education, mentoring, and service on committees. The standard teaching load is 2‑2, with graduate instruction and mentoring duties; salary is competitive with a hiring range of $79,000–$83,000, commensurate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field by July 1, 2027; ABDs will be considered.
• Proven potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Ability to teach Criminological Theory and contribute to undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active program of research and publication.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs; mentor and advise graduate students; serve on graduate committees.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research

Service

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice/Criminology

ABD considered

Job description

The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. Open to sub-fields, with a preference for corrections-focused teaching and research.

The role includes active research, graduate education, mentoring, and service on committees. The standard teaching load is 2‑2, with graduate instruction and mentoring duties; salary is competitive with a hiring range of $79,000–$83,000, commensurate