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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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About the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region's higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni (nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree) UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all. UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW System. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities. We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive. Find out why Parkside is where you belong.

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Employment Type:

Full Time, 9-month, Exempt, Faculty Appointment Reports To:

The Chair of the Criminal Justice Department Full-Time Pay Range:

Commensurate with experience The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice with a specialization in Criminal Law. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment and tenure home in the Criminal Justice Department, which is ranked first (number one) by the Correctional Officers Organization for supporting careers in criminal justice and corrections and will teach and mentor undergraduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in university and professional service. The department seeks candidates who can teach courses in Criminal Law and Procedural Law, as well as courses dealing with the law's application to Criminal Justice and Social Services agencies. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly productivity, and a clear research agenda. The department is committed to its strong relationship with community partners through its Community-Based Learning and Internship opportunities and will give preference to candidates with experience in these pedagogical practices. The position requires teaching (4-4 teaching load, 24 credits per year), research, and service responsibilities. Opportunities to teach in UW-Parkside's Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies and additional courses in the summer semester may be available for additional compensation depending upon the needs of the Department.

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