"Lecturer - COLS | Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology"

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Position Title: Lecturer - COLS | Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Duties:

The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time instructor position to teach courses in the areas of criminology and criminal investigation.

This is a 9-month fixed-term appointment with reappointment for subsequent terms dependent on performance, University needs, funding, staffing requirements, and enrollment. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see: UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security.

Job Details:

The successful candidate will be able to teach Criminal Investigation, Investigation of Death, Criminal Investigation of Child Abuse, and Introduction to Criminology. The possibility also exists of teaching other courses serving criminology and general education, dependent on need and rotation. The contract period is for one academic year with the possibility of reappointment.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching nine courses (27 credits) per academic year. Instructors at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information:

Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology (https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/sociology-criminology-anthro) is a multi-disciplinary department that has 14 full and part-time faculty and academic staff. It serves over 200 undergraduate majors and over 200 minors. It offers five undergraduate certificate programs, two student organizations, two national honor societies, as well as internship and undergraduate research opportunities for all students. The department is housed in the College of Letters & Sciences (https://www.uww.edu/cls).

Conditions of Appointment:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department: The Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $50,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in criminology, sociology, or closely related field, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in law enforcement/criminal investigation is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Curriculum Vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of teaching evaluations
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Julien Grayer, Search Committee Chair

grayerj@uww.edu

262.472.1098

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by December 5th, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.