Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Criminal Justice, College Of Urban Affairs [R0146268]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Criminal Justice, College Of Urban Affairs. The incumbent will be in an academic faculty with responsibilities for instruction. Incumbent will serve as undergraduate coordinator working with Chair of the Department to ensure students have necessary courses to make optimal their educational progress. Individual will teach both in person and on-line courses. They will be expected to teach both required and elective courses. Incumbent will make him/her self available the entire year to meet with students to answer questions with regard to academic issues. This will require a good working relationship with the College's Advising Office. As part of incumbent's teaching responsibilities, the individual will develop and maintain a robust internship program including summer course offerings. The internship program will require incumbent to develop a network of external professional relationships. Incumbent will make recommendations to the unit's faculty on undergraduate education courses and requirements. Serve, along with the Chair, as the unit's representative at the college and university curriculum committees. Serve as unit's representative for the University's recruitment and orientation programs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work with local governments and non-profits to create and maintain internships.
• Ability to develop course content.

Responsibilities

• Serve as undergraduate coordinator working with Chair of the Department.
• Teach both in person and online courses.
• Develop and maintain a robust internship program including summer course offerings.
• Develop a network of external professional relationships for the internship program.
• Make recommendations to the unit's faculty on undergraduate education courses and requirements.
• Represent the unit at college and university curriculum committees.
• Represent the unit for the University's recruitment and orientation programs.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree