Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Department Chair

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include: teaching, scholarly research, advising students majoring in Criminal Justice, and participating in departmental/campus/community/professional service. 
• The incumbent will have a teaching load of 18 credits per academic year in the core courses of the Criminal Justice major and minor, and in upper division electives. The candidate is expected to establish and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students.

Required

• Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, or closely related field. A law degree (JD) only is not appropriate for this position.
• Must meet the required qualifications and provide evidence of an active research/publication record that is commensurate with departmental requirements for this rank.
• The successful candidate agrees to serve as department chair for a three year term (with a one course reduction per semester). 
• Strong commitment to teaching 
• Teaching experience at a college/university level
• Required areas of teaching are open
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives
• Experience interacting with a diverse and multicultural population
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred

• Preferred areas of expertise are corrections, law & society, law & social change, social justice, criminal procedure, and criminal law.
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in teaching a diverse student population

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will be acceptable at the application stage)
• Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy
• Summary of Teaching Evaluations
• Examples of Scholarly Work
• Syllabi

Review of Applications

Applications received by Monday December 3rd, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Position is open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.