Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice, to begin July 1, 2027. Open with respect to sub-field, preference for corrections expertise.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs. The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, mentoring and advising, and service on graduate committees.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field by July 1, 2027. ABDs will be considered.
• Candidates possessing only a JD will not be considered.
• Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active program of research.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Engage in graduate-level teaching, mentoring, and advising; participate in graduate committees.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Advising

Service

Education

PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology

ABD considered

JD not considered

Job description

The Department of Criminal Justice within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. The position is open with respect to sub-field, with a preference for candidates whose teaching and research expertise are centered broadly in the area of corrections. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate committees.

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field in hand by July 1, 2027. ABDs will be considered. Candidates possessing only a JD will not be considered. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.