Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV
•$63,000 - $64,500•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 and the ability to teach Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Policy, and other core courses across the Criminal Justice curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Service and professional development responsibilities
- 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 to faculty and qualified dependents
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
