Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor, Department of Criminal Justice R0150247

Position Overview

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice (R0150247)

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a teaching load of three courses per semester and possibility of summer teaching.
• Advise graduate students on thesis and dissertations.
• Engage in research in policing, crime analysis, or public safety (especially for large‑scale events) and seek community partnerships.
• Participate in the Tourist Safety Institute and the Center for Crime and Justice Policy.
• Collaborate with faculty and community partners to support the university’s research and outreach missions.

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related social science discipline from an accredited institution, obtained before the start date.
• For an Assistant Professor (tenure‑track): demonstrable ability to teach in‑person and online courses and evidence of original research capacity.
• For an Associate Professor (tenured): strong record of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, evidence of community involvement, and publication record supporting tenure.
• For a Professor (tenured): strong teaching record including graduate mentoring, evidence of community partnership, and distinguished publication record supporting tenure.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach and conduct research in one of the three expertise areas: policing, crime analysis, or public safety.
• Track record of securing research grants and maintaining professional contacts.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary teaching and research.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. The candidate will guide decisions and actions with UNLV Campus Values and embody the Rebel spirit.

• Salary commensurate with rank and competitive with similar institutions.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• State income tax exemption.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools, including for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition, wellness programming, and professional development opportunities.
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus, athletics ticket discounts, and statewide employee purchase program discounts.

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