Tenure-Track Criminal Justice Professor (Corrections)

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave & life insurance

No state income tax

Fitness center access

Diversity committees

Faculty Senate

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The position emphasizes teaching and research in corrections, with a 2-2 teaching load and active graduate mentoring.

The appointment begins July 1, 2027, open to sub-field with preferences for corrections expertise; salary is competitive with a range of $79,000 to $83,000 per year. This is a 9-month, B-contract appointment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related field in hand by July 1, 2027.
• ABDs considered; candidates with only a JD will not be considered.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active program of research and publish findings.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Criminological Theory.
• Mentor students and advise/serve on graduate committees.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research excellence

Service contributions

Education

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice/Criminology or related field by 7/1/2027

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice. The position emphasizes teaching and research in corrections, with a 2-2 teaching load and active graduate mentoring.

The appointment begins July 1, 2027, open to sub-field with preferences for corrections expertise; salary is competitive with a range of $79,000 to $83,000 per year. This is a 9-month, B-contract appointment.