University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Criminal Justice & Criminology Open Rank Faculty

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in criminal justice and criminology through significant research contributions and a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship. Proven ability to collaborate with community partners and secure extramural funding while maintaining a focus on service to the academic and broader community.

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PhD/Doctorate In Criminal JusticeSignificant Research ProductionExtramural Funding AcquisitionTeaching Undergraduate And Graduate CoursesCollaboration Across Disciplines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Advance a robust program of research
  • Maintain a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship
  • Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community
  • Teach four courses per year, two courses per semester
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in person and online
  • Collaborate across disciplines and with community partners
  • Contribute to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice & Criminology programs and community partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD/Doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field
  • ABD applicants considered if degree completion is imminent and occurs on or before the start date
  • Demonstrated ability to produce significant research
  • Established record of securing and maintaining extramural funding
  • Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in person and online
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners
  • For tenured associate or full professor rank: strong record of research and scholarship, teaching, and service accomplishments
  • Completed online application via Workday
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching philosophy
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Employment requires a criminal background check
  • Employment requires answering questions regarding past findings or pending allegations of sexual violence and sexual harassment
  • Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment
  • 9-month annual appointment
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Confidentiality of applicant materials available upon written request, subject to Wisconsin Open Records Law

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Hard Skills
Research MethodologyCurriculum DevelopmentOnline Course DeliveryData AnalysisGrant Writing
Soft Skills
MentorshipCollaborationCommunicationService Orientation
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Criminal JusticeCriminologyCommunity PartnershipsTeaching PhilosophyService Accomplishments