Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Position Summary:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. We seek someone with expertise in policing, law/courts, or criminology. This is a full-time, nine-month position starting in August of 2023. 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing and the capacity to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise. The typical teaching load is 5 courses per semester (5/5).

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

The successful candidate must have either a:
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field
• J.D. or equivalent terminal degree from an ABA accredited law school

• An ABD (all but dissertation), if hired, will be contractually obligated to have earned their Ph.D. by January 1, 2024. The preferred candidate would be on track to achieve their Ph.D. by the start date.
• Over 1 year of relevant professional experience or teaching experience at the university level.
• Applicants must have evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education in a liberal arts environment and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
• Ability to teach some combination of criminal justice courses in either policing, law/courts, or criminology (e.g., Foundations of Policing, Police-Community Relations, Criminal Law, Courtroom Testimony & Evidence, Criminology, Crime, Deviance, & Social Control).

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, and are due by: April 12, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Will LeSuer, Chair and Associate Professor
lesuerw@uwplatt.edu
608-342-1033
 

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.