Assistant Professor - Criminology

This is a tenure-track teaching position (100% teaching appointment) at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology. This is a nine month, full-time academic position. Opportunities exist to pursue optional summer employment through teaching, research grants, and other funding sources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching, Scholarly Activities, and Service Duties: 100%

• Teaching load is 12 credits per semester.
• Primary course responsibilities include introductory, core, and advanced criminology courses.
• Teach courses that compliment and extend departmental offerings based on educational background, interests, and departmental needs, including research methods and statistics.
• New curricular initiatives may include development of undergraduate courses and on-line courses as appropriate.
• Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students within the department.
• Participate in departmental service as well as other service opportunities at the college, university, or community level. 
• Engage in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may address the scholarship of teaching, the scholarship of research within the field of expertise, or similar activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or Sociology (with specialization in Crime and/or Delinquency) is required by June 30, 2023. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in and ability to teach introductory, core and advanced undergraduate courses in criminology.
• Ability to teach courses on, and related to, juvenile crime and justice.
• Strong, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Potential for or demonstrated expertise in university teaching.
• Potential for or demonstrated research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to teach courses in research methods and statistics.
• Ability to teach courses in the criminal court system, terrorism/political crime, and/or areas that compliment current departmental offerings.

 

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide: 

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references) 
  
  

Inquiries should be addressed to: 
Desiree Wiesen-Martin
Associate Professor and Search Chair
desiree.wiesenmartin@uwrf.edu 

  Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by November 1, 2021.  

  UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.    Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.   The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).   As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Larimore, 310 South Hall, Jennifer.Larimore@uwrf.edu, 715-425-4603; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.   The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.   Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.