Lecturer of Criminal Justice​/Criminology – School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Lecturer of Criminal Justice/Criminology – School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)

Position Title:

Lecturer of Criminal Justice/Criminology – School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:
Lecturer

Job Duties:

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time or full-time lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.

Lecturers are hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for a lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

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

The UWSP Department of Sociology and Social Work has 13 full-time teaching faculty and staff (6 in Sociology and 7 in Social Work), approximately 165 undergraduate social work majors and approximately 150 undergraduate sociology majors in both face-to-face and online program options. The Department also houses robust minors in Criminal Justice and Substance Use and Addiction Studies. With a commitment to social justice and applied learning, the Department values quality teaching/learning experiences, and emphasizes undergraduate research, community-based practicums, and service to the region.

The Department is building on its strong undergraduate foundation to additionally develop a Master of Social Work Program.

• Minimum of a master's degree in sociology, criminal justice, criminology, or a related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to effectively instruct and engage with a wide range of students, encompassing diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities.

• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities, such as in-person, online, and hybrid.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

This posting will close on June 30, 2026 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Name:
Dr. Amy Zlimen Ticho, Professor and Department of Sociology and Social Work Chair

Email: azlimen

Phone:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

UWSP Human Resources

Email: human.resources

Phone:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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