Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Apply locations: NSC - Henderson
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R0144315
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Job Description
The department of History, Law, and Society at Nevada State University invites applications for three tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.
About Criminal Justice at Nevada State:
Criminal Justice serves a student population of approximately 300 majors and minors. The program provides students with a foundation of criminal justice courses while incorporating social justice issues. We are seeking expertise and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: legal issues, criminology, and statistics and research methods. Please be familiar with our course offerings and indicate which courses or areas you have experience teaching or are willing to teach.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and is committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community and foster a culture of inclusive excellence.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach 24 credits per academic year, equaling four courses per semester (fall and spring).
- Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Criminal Justice in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online).
- Serve on departmental and university-wide committees.
- Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice (Candidates who are ABD are eligible with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2025).
- Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduates.
- Demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, working with a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity and/or experience with Canvas learning management system.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: legal issues, criminology, and statistics and research methods.
Rank, Salary & Benefits:
9-month. Tenure track. Budgeted salary for this position is $64,000. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
This Posting is Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
Required Attachment(s)
- Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
- Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
- Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability.
Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas; all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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