Criminal Justice & Criminology Faculty

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Position Title:

Criminal Justice & Criminology Open Rank Faculty Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular Job Profile:

Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill a full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position. Areas of specialization are open. Duties include advancing a robust program of research while maintaining a strong commitment to teaching and mentorship along with service to the department, university, profession, and community. The standard teaching load is 4 courses per year (2 courses per semester).

The anticipated start date for the 9-month annual appointment is August 23rd, 2027.Key

Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a Carnegie-designated R1 institution and recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and the Department of Social Work. The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology offers a BS and an MS, as well as jointly offering a PhD in Social Welfare with the Department of Social Work.

The Department is known for its commitment to collaborative partnerships with community and governmental organizations in southeast Wisconsin and beyond through research and student engagement.

Compensation:

Minimum of $80,000/9-month basis, contingent on rank and qualifications as it relates to the position.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must hold a PhD/Doctorate in criminal justice, criminology, or a related field. Applicants who are ABD will be considered if completion of the degree is imminent (received on or before the start date of the position).

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to produce significant research.

Established record to secure and maintain extramural funding.

Demonstrated ability to successfully teach undergraduate and graduate courses – both in person and online.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners.

Ability to meet rank of a tenured associate or full professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at UWM which includes a strong record of research and scholarship, teaching, and service accomplishments.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online via Workday.

A completed application will include:1) a cover letter2) curriculum vitae3) research statement4) teaching philosophy5) contact information for three professional references

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 these required materials will not be  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.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of December 1, 2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by November 30, 2026. Application materials received after November 30, 2026 may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Tom Schwartz (schwa
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