Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. The Department of History, Law, and Society is seeking two tenure‑track positions in Criminal Justice. This position will teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester. The primary location for this position is the Henderson campus. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University’s North Las Vegas campus.

Criminal Justice serves a student population of approximately 300 majors and minors. The program provides students with a foundation of criminal justice courses while incorporating social justice issues. We are seeking expertise and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: legal issues, policing and corrections. Please be familiar with our course offerings and indicate which courses or areas you have experience teaching or are willing to teach.

Course offerings are available here.

Nevada State University, a four‑year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall
2025, the enrollment surpassed8,400, with8,287 undergraduate students and
117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first‑generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.

We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester. Teaching assignments are determined based on departmental and programmatic needs and may include courses at Nevada State University’s North Las Vegas campus. Teach lower‑ and upper‑level courses in Criminal Justice in a variety of formats (e.g., in‑person, hybrid, online). Please familiarize yourself with our course offerings. Serve on departmental and university‑wide committees.

Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

• Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
• Candidates who are ABD will be considered with the expectation that the degree will be…