Description
Teaching Faculty I - Criminal Justice And Criminology
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10005232
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Position Title:
Teaching Faculty I - Criminal Justice and Criminology
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Teaching Faculty I
Job Duties:
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is seeking to fill two 9-month Teaching Faculty I positions for the Fall 2026 semester. The personnel hired for these positions will perform independently under the general supervision of the Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. The Department particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to the department through teaching, mentoring, and professional service.
Work will be primarily performed on the UW-Milwaukee campus. After the initial training period, there may be the option to work partially remote, with supervisor approval.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Support the general curriculum by teaching required courses and special topics courses. The courses assigned each semester will be determined by the Chair of the Department.
- Interact with students in the capacity of course instructor, as well as facilitate professional preparation through course meetings/materials.
- Teach four courses per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year, performing all relevant course-related tasks. These classes will be a mix of in-person and online, depending on departmental needs.
Department:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), Wisconsin's major public urban research university, offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is one of the two doctoral-granting campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. UWM was designated an R-1 Doctoral University - Highest Research Activity, by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Of the 131 universities designated as R-1, UWM is among a minority located in an urban setting and one of only 10 with a dedicated urban access mission. Additionally, UWM was designated by the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification in 2015 for its significant work in Milwaukee and Wisconsin's southeast region.
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is one of two departments within the School of Social Welfare, which, along with the Schools of Education and Information Studies, is housed within the College of Community Engagement & Professions. Together, these three schools seek to develop informed, engaged, and empathetic professionals who are prepared to excel in their professional lives and to enrich their communities. See https://uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/about/.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 academic basis. The final offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a related area from an accredited University. A JD degree may meet this qualification, should the individual have prior teaching experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach a range of criminal justice courses (e.g., introduction to criminal justice, criminological theory, introduction to criminal courts, introduction to corrections, undergraduate capstone) to support department needs.
Applicants must also meet at least one of the following three criteria:
- Minimum of three years of experience teaching college-level courses in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field;
- Minimum of three years of experience working in the criminal justice system or with populations relevant to the criminal justice system; and/or
- Holds a Ph.D. (or is ABD) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience teaching criminal justice courses, with evidence of college-level teaching effectiveness.
- Prior experience or evidence of ability to teach online asynchronous courses.
- Prior experience or evidence of ability to teach graduate-level courses.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online. A complete application must include a cover letter addressing all required and preferred qualifications, a detailed CV/resume, and a teaching statement or recent student evaluations.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from the required documents will not be considered.
Instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidates(s) must also provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date of December 11 2025. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at prowse@uwm.edu.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
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)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
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.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Teaching-Faculty-I---Criminal-Justice-and-Criminology_JR10005232.
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