Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0147477]
Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0147477]
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Professor and Chair Department of Criminal Justice Greenspun College of Urban Affairs R0147477.
ROLE of 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 departments 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 departments 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.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
The Department of Criminal Justice has 16 full-time faculty members (including 11 tenured or tenure-track) and one of the largest undergraduate enrollments at UNLV with well over 1000 majors. The department offers B.A. M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Criminology and Criminal Justice. It also provides an M.S. in Emergency and Crisis Management and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management Cybersecurity. As part of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs the department promotes interdisciplinary collaboration research and scholarship. The College consists of three schools and two departments: The Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies the School of Public Policy the School of Social Work the Department of Communication Studies and the Department of Criminal Justice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a 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 and have 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
UNLV is routinely ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the most diverse universities in the United States and remains committed to promoting the values that are our cultural cornerstones. A successful candidate will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Competitive total rewards package including:
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
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on October 20 2025.
Materials should be addressed to Dr. William Sousa Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
