Criminal Justice Tenure-Track: Inspiring Educator & Scholar

Nevada State University; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Sick leave

Educational benefits

Health insurance plans

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 for teaching 24 credits per academic year at the Henderson campus, with possible courses at the North Las Vegas campus.

The program covers criminal justice topics with emphasis on legal issues, policing, and corrections, and invites applicants who can contribute to an inclusive campus community and engage in

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
• ABD candidates may be considered with degree completed by 2027.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates.
• Commitment to diversity and serving first‑generation and historically underrepresented students.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester).
• Teach lower- and upper-level Criminal Justice courses in various formats (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Serve on departmental and university committees.
• Engage in scholarly activity in the discipline or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching commitment

Mentoring

Diversity commitment

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology

Job description

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 for teaching 24 credits per academic year at the Henderson campus, with possible courses at the North Las Vegas campus.

The program covers criminal justice topics with emphasis on legal issues, policing, and corrections, and invites applicants who can contribute to an inclusive campus community and engage in