"Assistant Professor - Criminology"

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, with a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The position requires a balance of teaching, research, and service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching load is 12 credits per semester. Primary course responsibilities include introductory and advanced criminology courses, with an emphasis on courses related to policing/law enforcement. Teach courses that compliment and extend departmental offerings based on educational background, interests, and departmental needs, including statistics and research methods. 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 faculty governance and service activities at the departmental, college and university levels. Engage in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may address the scholarship of research within the field of expertise, the scholarship of teaching, or similar activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology/ Criminal Justice is required by August of 2026. ABD candidates with Master’s degree are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in and ability to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in criminology and criminal justice, with an emphasis on courses related to policing/law enforcement.
• Ability to teach statistics and research methods courses.
• 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.

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

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (Official Transcripts are required at time of hire)
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Dr. Melissa Hayslip
Assistant Professor and Search Chair
melissa.hayslip@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 12, 2026.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.