Criminal Justice & Criminology Open Rank Faculty

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track open-rank faculty position in Criminal Justice & Criminology. Areas of specialization are open; the standard teaching load is four courses per year, and the start date is August 23, 2027.

The department emphasizes robust research, excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the department, university, profession, and community.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must hold a PhD/Doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered if degree is completed by start date.
• Demonstrated ability to produce significant research and secure extramural funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in person and online.

Responsibilities

• Advance a robust program of research while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship.
• Serve the department, university, profession, and community through service.
• Teach four courses per year (two per semester) at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with community partners.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching/mentorship

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

PhD/Doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or related field

Job description

Position Title: Criminal Justice & Criminology Open Rank Faculty

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Professor

The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill a full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position. Areas of specialization are open. Duties include advancing a robust program of research while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship along with service to the department, university, profession, and community. The standard teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester). The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23rd, 2027.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a Carnegie-designated R1 institution and recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and the Department of Social Work. The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology offers a BS and an MS, as well as jointly offering a PhD in Social Welfare with the Department of Social Work. The Department is known for its commitment to collaborative partnerships with community and governmental organizations in southeast Wisconsin and beyond through research and student engagement.

Compensation: Minimum of $80,000/9-month basis, contingent on rank and qualifications as it relates to the position.

• Qualified applicants must hold a PhD/Doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if completion of the degree is imminent (received on or before the start date of the position).

• Demonstrated ability to produce significant research.
• Established record to secure and maintain extramural funding.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully teach undergraduate and graduate courses - both in person and online.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners.
• Ability to meet rank of a tenured associate or full professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UWM which includes a strong record of research and scholarship, teaching, and service accomplishments.

Contact Information:

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Tom Schwartz ([e-mail]).

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.