Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

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Job Description The Department of Criminal Justice within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. The position is open with respect to sub-field, with a preference for candidates whose teaching and research expertise are centered broadly in the area of corrections. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research and contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

The standard teaching load is 2-2, with substantial involvement in graduate education, including graduate-level teaching, student mentoring and advising, and service as chair or member of graduate committees.

Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field in hand by July 1, 2027. ABDs will be considered. Candidates possessing only a JD will not be considered.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field in hand by the position start date.

Evidence of prior teaching excellence and experience and publication in the field of corrections and the ability to teach Criminological Theory and contribute to our undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.

Compensation Grade Assistant Professor (9-month, B-contract)
Salary is competitive with a hiring range of $79,000-$83,000 and commensurate with related education and experience.

Perks of working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program Department Information The UNR Department of Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary department of 13 full-time faculty and several part-time faculty with experience in the field.

We offer a B.A in Criminal Justice, both on-ground and online, M.A. in Criminal Justice, M.A. in Justice Management, and a Certificate in Forensics Studies. Faculty also contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Social Psychology and Ph.D. program in Judicial Studies. With more than 700 majors and minors, we are the…