Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Nevada State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Sick leave days

Health insurance plans

Educational benefits

Holidays

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The Department of History, Law, and Society seeks two tenure-track positions. The primary location is the Henderson campus, with potential teaching at the North Las Vegas campus.

The role includes teaching four courses per semester and contributing to scholarly activity. The program seeks expertise in legal issues, policing and corrections, and values teaching excellence, mentorship, and a

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology. ABD acceptable with degree by 2027.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduates.
• Demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, working with a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester) and may teach at Henderson or North Las Vegas campuses.
• Teach lower- and upper-level Criminal Justice courses in-person, hybrid, or online.
• Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within the discipline or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring undergraduates

Diversity & inclusion

US-work eligibility

Canvas LMS

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology

Job description

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The Department of History, Law, and Society is seeking two tenure-track positions in Criminal Justice. This position will teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester. The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University’s North Las Vegas campus.

About Criminal Justice at Nevada State

Criminal Justice serves a student population of approximately 300 majors and minors. The program provides students with a foundation of criminal justice courses while incorporating social justice issues. We are seeking expertise and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: legal issues, policing and corrections. Please be familiar with our course offerings and indicate which courses or areas you have experience teaching or are willing to teach. Course offerings are available here.

About the institution

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University’s North Las Vegas campus.
• Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Criminal Justice in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online). Please familiarize yourself with our course offerings.
• Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology. Candidates who are ABD will be considered with the expectation that the degree will be completed by June 30, 2027.
• Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduates.
• Demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, working with a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and/or experience with Canvas learning management system.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: criminal law, law and society, comparative criminal justice systems, immigration law, social inequality, policing, and/or corrections.

Rank, Salary & Benefits

9-month. Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is $66,879.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by September 30 for full consideration.

Exempt

Yes

Full‑Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after submission. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail].

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.