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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN- PLATTEVILL Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Summary: The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice starting August 2025. We are especially interested in candidates who specialize in Criminology. The University of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing courses (e.g., Criminology, Research Methods, and Ethnicity, Race, & Crime) and the capacity to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per semester (4/4). Additional responsibilities include serving as student academic advising, actively participating in research/scholarship/professional activities, providing career advising/mentorship to students, and engaging in service to the department, university, profession, and public. Other duties may be assigned by the Department Chair. What You\'ll Need to Succeed: A Ph.D. in Criminology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. An ABD (all but dissertation), if hired, would be contractually obligated to have earned their Ph.D. by January 1, 2026. Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Criminology as well as other Criminal Justice related courses. 1 year of relevant teaching experience at the university level. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education in a liberal arts environment and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Why It\'s Great to be a Pioneer: The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation\'s Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Education have 5 full-time tenure-track positions and regularly employ an additional 8 instructional academic staff. The undergraduate program offers a BA/BS in Criminal Justice and BS in Forensic Investigation. The department offers a BS and MS in Criminal Justice in an online asynchronous modality. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master\'s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/91957030E18F4DD2