Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice – Nevada State University

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice – Nevada State University

• Institution: Nevada State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of History, Law, and Society

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0153427

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: USD 66,879 per academic year (9-month appointment)

• Location: Henderson, Nevada, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; first review begins October 1, 2026. Apply by September 30, 2026 for full consideration.

📋 Overview of Role

Nevada State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Criminal Justice. The successful candidates will teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily at the Henderson campus, with possible teaching assignments at the North Las Vegas campus.

The Criminal Justice program serves approximately 300 majors and minors and combines foundational criminal justice education with social justice perspectives.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, equivalent to four courses per semester.

• Teach lower- and upper-level Criminal Justice courses in in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

• Contribute to departmental and university-wide committees.

• Engage in scholarly activity within Criminal Justice/Criminology or the scholarship of teaching and learning.

• Potential teaching areas include legal issues, policing, corrections, criminal law, law and society, comparative criminal justice systems, immigration law, and social inequality.

• Support and mentor a diverse, largely undergraduate and first-generation student population.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Doctorate in Criminal Justice or Criminology. ABD candidates may be considered if the degree will be completed by June 30, 2027.

• Teaching & Student Support: Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate students.

• Student Diversity: Demonstrated commitment to or interest in working with diverse, non-traditional, and first-generation students.

• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the United States without employment-related visa sponsorship.

• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with Canvas learning management system.

• Preferred Specializations: Criminal law, law and society, comparative criminal justice systems, immigration law, social inequality, policing, and/or corrections.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: USD 66,879 for the 9-month appointment.

• Retirement: 19.25% retirement match.

• Paid Leave: Beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays.

• Health Insurance: Three health insurance plan options.

• Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts and educational benefits.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Detailed CV or Resume highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.

2. Letter of Interest explaining suitability for the position and Nevada State University.

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

4. Names and contact information for three references, including at least one person who can speak to teaching ability.

5. Applicants are encouraged to address their experience supporting historically underrepresented students and fostering an inclusive campus culture.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSU-external/job/NSU---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Criminal-Justice_R0153427

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: apply@nevadastate.edu | (702) 992-2320

• 📅 Deadline: Open until filled; applications submitted by September 30, 2026 receive full consideration.

• Important: The university does not currently sponsor employment-related visas.

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