Lecturer of Sociology, Race & Ethnicity

Position Summary:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for Lecturer in Sociology with expertise in Race & Ethnicity. This is a full-time, nine-month, benefit eligible position with anticipated August 2023 start date. Salary for this position is $36,000. 

Applicants should feel comfortable teaching some combination of departmental courses such as Intro to Sociology, Sociology of Race & Ethnicity, Social Inequalities, Intro to Ethnic Studies, and Ethnicity, Race, & Crime.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing sociology and race/ethnicity courses. The typical teaching load is 5 courses per semester (5/5).

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Masters’ degree in Sociology or related discipline
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Department Information:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Education has 8 full-time tenure-track positions and regularly employs an additional 8-12 instructional academic staff. The undergraduate program offers a BA/BS in Criminal Justice, BS in Forensic Investigation, and a BA/BS in Political Science. The department also oversees multiple minors and certificates, including the Sociology, Criminology, and Ethnic Studies.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

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.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 30, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Cover letter addressing all required qualifications
• A curriculum vitae
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references
• A statement of your teaching philosophy

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Claudine Pied, Associate Professor, 608-342-6028

We 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.