Criminal Justice Lecturer — Teaching-Focused

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Faculty benefits

Fitness center membership

Mountain EAP

Diversity initiatives

Faculty Senate

No state income tax

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice to begin July 1, 2027. This teaching-focused role supports undergraduate programs on ground and online, with a 4-4 load, emphasizing teaching and service over research. Required qualifications vary by rank, including MA for Lecturer and PhD for TA, with J.D.

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Qualifications

• Lecturer requires MA in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field.
• Teaching Assistant Professor requires PhD in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field.
• Candidates with a J.D. will also be considered for Lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses with a 4-4 teaching load, including on-ground and online programs.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and service with no research obligations.

Education

MA in Criminal Justice / Criminology

PhD in Criminal Justice / Criminology

J.D. will be considered

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice to begin July 1, 2027. This teaching-focused role supports undergraduate programs on ground and online, with a 4-4 load, emphasizing teaching and service over research. Required qualifications vary by rank, including MA for Lecturer and PhD for TA, with J.D.

also considered for Lecturer. The role resides in a dynamic public research university with a strong commitment to