Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0147477]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking applicants for the position of Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice. This is a full-time, 12-month position, at the rank of tenured Full Professor, to begin in July 2026. Areas of research/teaching expertise are open. The Chair will oversee the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs, its faculty, general operations, and represent the department within the institution and to the broader community. The successful candidate will work to strengthen the department’s many well-established partnerships with public and private agencies, as well as government entities at the city, county, state, and federal level. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to foster these and other community partnerships while also providing opportunities for students and faculty. The successful candidate will also work to develop interdisciplinary collaborations, innovative programs, and impactful student experiences.

Requirements

Ph.D. in the social or behavioral sciences from a regionally accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
5 or more years of academic experience
Be eligible to be granted tenure to the rank of Full Professor
Demonstrated experience in administration, supervisory, and leadership
A strong record of teaching and scholarly publications is preferred
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment

Nice To Haves

Strategically focused
Collaborative
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build and work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrated capability to develop and mentor individuals and teams
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict
Interest and experience with community engagement
Experience with course scheduling, monitoring budgets, and other administrative tasks
Evidence of innovative and effective teaching and mentoring
Experience working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

Oversee the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs
Oversee the department's faculty
Oversee the department's general operations
Represent the department within the institution and to the broader community
Strengthen the department’s many well-established partnerships with public and private agencies, as well as government entities at the city, county, state, and federal level
Foster community partnerships while also providing opportunities for students and faculty
Work to develop interdisciplinary collaborations, innovative programs, and impactful student experiences.