University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Greenspun College of Urban
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89101
Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for
Professor and Chair
of the 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 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. 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 1,000 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. 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. Benefits of Working at UNLV: 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 Connect with colleagues with shared interests Personal and professional development opportunities UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost 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 (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu . Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates: UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Profile of the University: Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 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 Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's 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. 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 person's 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 University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Information pertaining to the University's 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. Job Category:
Academic Faculty Exempt:
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for
Professor and Chair
of the 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 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. 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 1,000 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. 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. Benefits of Working at UNLV: 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 Connect with colleagues with shared interests Personal and professional development opportunities UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost 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 (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu . Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates: UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Profile of the University: Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 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 Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's 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. 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 person's 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 University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Information pertaining to the University's 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. Job Category:
Academic Faculty Exempt:
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