Tenure-Track Forensic Investigation Professor

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking an Assistant Professor of Forensic Investigation to join their Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation department. This full-time, tenure-track position involves teaching courses in Forensic Investigation and potentially Chemistry, starting August 2026.

Preferred candidates will have a background in criminalistics and chemistry, with responsibilities including course development and student mentoring. The salary is competitive, ranging from $64,000 to $68,000 per academic year.

Qualifications

• Criminalist with a chemistry background and laboratory or field experience.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development for FEPAC accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple courses including Criminalistics and Intro to Forensic Sciences.
• Develop and teach new courses related to forensic investigation.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Provide academic mentorship to students.

Skills

Criminalistics

Forensic Sciences

Research engagement

Career advising

Education

PhD or terminal degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking an Assistant Professor of Forensic Investigation to join their Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation department. This full-time, tenure-track position involves teaching courses in Forensic Investigation and potentially Chemistry, starting August 2026.

Preferred candidates will have a background in criminalistics and chemistry, with responsibilities including course development and student mentoring. The salary is competitive, ranging from $64,000 to $68,000 per academic year.