Tenure-Track Criminal Justice Professor

Nevada; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Criminal Justice at the Henderson campus. The role teaches 24 credits per academic year across in-person, hybrid, and online formats, with potential courses at the North Las Vegas campus.

The department seeks expertise in legal issues, policing, or corrections, and emphasizes inclusive excellence in a diverse student population. ABD considered; must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
• ABD candidates 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).

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, e.g., four courses per semester.
• Teaching assignments may include courses at the Henderson campus and North Las Vegas campus.
• Teach lower- and upper-level Criminal Justice courses in various formats (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Serve on departmental and university-wide committees and engage in scholarship of teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentorship

Diversity/DEI

Public speaking

Education

Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Nevada State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Criminal Justice at the Henderson campus. The role teaches 24 credits per academic year across in-person, hybrid, and online formats, with potential courses at the North Las Vegas campus.

The department seeks expertise in legal issues, policing, or corrections, and emphasizes inclusive excellence in a diverse student population. ABD considered; must be eligible to work in the U.S.