University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin, United States, 53818
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Job no:
499043Work type:
FacultyLocation:
PlattevilleCategories:
Criminal Justice
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 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 campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Take a virtual tour of our campus!Application Deadline:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted through our
online applicant portal
and received by October 21, 2024.How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:Cover letter addressing all required qualifications. The letter should explicitly state how the applicant’s education, experience, and/or area(s) of expertise would contribute to and/or enhance the department’s existing strengths.Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references.A statement of your teaching philosophy.Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Will LeSuer, lesuerw@uwplatt.edu,
608-342-1033We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.Equal Employment Opportunity:
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. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.Advertised:
September 19, 2024
Central Daylight TimeApplications close: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. Acriminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S.at time of hire.It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to provide equal employment opportunity to allindividuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry,disability, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, identity as aveteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, membership in the national guard, state defense force or anyother reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state. Sexual harassment isillegal and will not be tolerated. Co-workers and supervisors may not retaliate against any employee, student,or job applicant because he or she filed a complaint, assisted in an investigation or participated in anyproceeding alleging discrimination on the foregoing basis.The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and willprovided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University willprovide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to aprogram of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans andveterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of theprogram, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation.Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment tobuild and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fostersmutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employmentopportunity through affirmative action.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentialityin writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).Stay informed about job opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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Job no:
499043Work type:
FacultyLocation:
PlattevilleCategories:
Criminal Justice
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 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 campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Take a virtual tour of our campus!Application Deadline:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted through our
online applicant portal
and received by October 21, 2024.How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:Cover letter addressing all required qualifications. The letter should explicitly state how the applicant’s education, experience, and/or area(s) of expertise would contribute to and/or enhance the department’s existing strengths.Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references.A statement of your teaching philosophy.Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Will LeSuer, lesuerw@uwplatt.edu,
608-342-1033We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.Equal Employment Opportunity:
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. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.Advertised:
September 19, 2024
Central Daylight TimeApplications close: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. Acriminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S.at time of hire.It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to provide equal employment opportunity to allindividuals regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry,disability, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, identity as aveteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, membership in the national guard, state defense force or anyother reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state. Sexual harassment isillegal and will not be tolerated. Co-workers and supervisors may not retaliate against any employee, student,or job applicant because he or she filed a complaint, assisted in an investigation or participated in anyproceeding alleging discrimination on the foregoing basis.The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and willprovided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University willprovide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to aprogram of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans andveterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of theprogram, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation.Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment tobuild and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fostersmutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employmentopportunity through affirmative action.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentialityin writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).Stay informed about job opportunities at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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