University of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor- Sociology (Tenure- Track) (updated requirements)
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602
Assistant Professor- Sociology (Tenure- Track) (updated requirements)
Working Title: Assistant Professor- Sociology (Tenure- Track) (updated requirements)Classification Title:Proposed Salary to be Offered:Appointment Percentage: 100%Position Summary:The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin no later than August 2025. We seek applications from individuals who have, or are near completion of, a doctorate in Sociology or Criminology/Criminal Justice. Doctorate must be earned by the first personnel review in the Spring 2026 semester. Successful candidates must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education. Specific areas of expertise are open; however, preference will be given to candidates who can teach from a sociological perspective in areas that contribute to our growing Criminal Justice program. Courses taught by the successful candidate will include one of our general education courses (for example, an introductory sociology course or race and ethnicity), one or more courses in our major core curriculum, and electives in their areas of expertise that will add to and complement our Criminal Justice program. Successful applicants will also be expected to develop new elective courses that contribute to our majors and minors in Sociology and Criminal Justice, such as: communities and crime, law, sentencing, community corrections, juvenile justice, or state/corporate crime.The successful candidate will be foremost an inspirational teacher, role model, and mentor to students with varying career goals and must express dedication to high quality undergraduate education and have the experience necessary to supervise and mentor undergraduate students. Candidates who have experience with a variety of teaching methods, have knowledge of or experience working with culturally diverse groups, have the potential to obtain research funding, have experience with community-engaged research, and have a strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in their research activities are preferred.Faculty at UWL teach 12 credit hours (4 classes/3 preparations) per semester. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice values diversity and supports the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in its effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. The position is open until filled; however, review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024.Qualified candidates will join the 9-member department serving 124 Sociology majors, 112 Sociology minors, and an interdisciplinary Criminal Justice minor with 137 students. The program is built around a strong core of foundational courses with the expectation of close student-instructor interaction, opportunities for in-depth participation by our students in all aspects of sociological research, and internship experiences. For more information about our program, or the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, see
http://www.uwlax.edu/sociology/Position Type: Faculty/InstructionalPay Basis:FLSA: ExemptIs this position eligible for employment sponsorship (H1B or PERM)? YesRequired Qualifications:Earned Ph.D. in Sociology, or closely related field such as Criminology/Criminal Justice, by first personnel review in Spring Semester 2026.Ability to teach one or more courses in our Sociology Major core curriculum.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to teach one of the Department’s General Education courses;Ability to help grow the Criminal Justice program by bringing expertise that complements existing courses and current faculty areas of expertise;Dedication to high quality undergraduate education;Experience supervising/mentoring students;Experience with a variety of teaching methods;Strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in research activities;Knowledge of, or experience working with, culturally diverse groups;Experience with community-engaged research;Potential to obtain research funding.Physical Demands:Reasonable Accommodations:UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
hrinfo@uwlax.edu
or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.Working conditions and environment:Information about your benefits:Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights include:excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.paid holidays and sick days; sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:
https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/AA/EO Statement:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.DEI Statement:UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive.
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Working Title: Assistant Professor- Sociology (Tenure- Track) (updated requirements)Classification Title:Proposed Salary to be Offered:Appointment Percentage: 100%Position Summary:The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin no later than August 2025. We seek applications from individuals who have, or are near completion of, a doctorate in Sociology or Criminology/Criminal Justice. Doctorate must be earned by the first personnel review in the Spring 2026 semester. Successful candidates must express their dedication to high quality undergraduate education. Specific areas of expertise are open; however, preference will be given to candidates who can teach from a sociological perspective in areas that contribute to our growing Criminal Justice program. Courses taught by the successful candidate will include one of our general education courses (for example, an introductory sociology course or race and ethnicity), one or more courses in our major core curriculum, and electives in their areas of expertise that will add to and complement our Criminal Justice program. Successful applicants will also be expected to develop new elective courses that contribute to our majors and minors in Sociology and Criminal Justice, such as: communities and crime, law, sentencing, community corrections, juvenile justice, or state/corporate crime.The successful candidate will be foremost an inspirational teacher, role model, and mentor to students with varying career goals and must express dedication to high quality undergraduate education and have the experience necessary to supervise and mentor undergraduate students. Candidates who have experience with a variety of teaching methods, have knowledge of or experience working with culturally diverse groups, have the potential to obtain research funding, have experience with community-engaged research, and have a strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in their research activities are preferred.Faculty at UWL teach 12 credit hours (4 classes/3 preparations) per semester. The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice values diversity and supports the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in its effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. The position is open until filled; however, review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024.Qualified candidates will join the 9-member department serving 124 Sociology majors, 112 Sociology minors, and an interdisciplinary Criminal Justice minor with 137 students. The program is built around a strong core of foundational courses with the expectation of close student-instructor interaction, opportunities for in-depth participation by our students in all aspects of sociological research, and internship experiences. For more information about our program, or the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, see
http://www.uwlax.edu/sociology/Position Type: Faculty/InstructionalPay Basis:FLSA: ExemptIs this position eligible for employment sponsorship (H1B or PERM)? YesRequired Qualifications:Earned Ph.D. in Sociology, or closely related field such as Criminology/Criminal Justice, by first personnel review in Spring Semester 2026.Ability to teach one or more courses in our Sociology Major core curriculum.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to teach one of the Department’s General Education courses;Ability to help grow the Criminal Justice program by bringing expertise that complements existing courses and current faculty areas of expertise;Dedication to high quality undergraduate education;Experience supervising/mentoring students;Experience with a variety of teaching methods;Strong desire to incorporate undergraduate students in research activities;Knowledge of, or experience working with, culturally diverse groups;Experience with community-engaged research;Potential to obtain research funding.Physical Demands:Reasonable Accommodations:UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
hrinfo@uwlax.edu
or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.Working conditions and environment:Information about your benefits:Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights include:excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.paid holidays and sick days; sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:
https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/AA/EO Statement:The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.DEI Statement:UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive.
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