Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2027. This is a teaching-focused position with a 4-4 teaching load, with service and professional development responsibilities and no research obligations. We seek a candidate with broad teaching interests to contribute primarily to our on-ground and online undergraduate programs. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and service.

Requirements

• Lecturer - M.A. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field. Candidates possessing a J.D. will also be considered.
• Teaching Assistant Professor - PhD. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• M.A. or Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field.
• Evidence of prior teaching experience
• Ability to teach Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Policy, and other core courses across the Criminal Justice curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teaching-focused position with a 4-4 teaching load
• Service and professional development responsibilities
• No research obligations
• Contribute primarily to our on-ground and online undergraduate programs
• Demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and service

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level