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JOB DETAILS: About the University of Wisconsin-ParksideSince its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region's higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni (nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree) UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW System. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities. We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive. Find out why Parkside is where you belong.Position Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal JusticeEmployment Type: Full Time, 9-month, Exempt, Faculty AppointmentReports To: The Chair of the Criminal Justice Department Full-Time Pay Range: Commensurate with experienceThe University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice with a specialization in Criminal Law. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment and tenure home in the Criminal Justice Department, which is ranked first (number one) by the Correctional Officers Organization for supporting careers in criminal justice and corrections and will teach and mentor undergraduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in university and professional service. The department seeks candidates who can teach courses in Criminal Law and Procedural Law, as well as courses dealing with the law's application to Criminal Justice and Social Services agencies.Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly productivity, and a clear research agenda. The department is committed to its strong relationship with community partners through its Community-Based Learning and Internship opportunities and will give preference to candidates with experience in these pedagogical practices.The position requires teaching (4-4 teaching load, 24 credits per year), research, and service responsibilities. Opportunities to teach in UW-Parkside's Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies and additional courses in the summer semester may be available for additional compensation depending upon the needs of the Department. QUALIFICATIONS: Require QualificationsPh.D. in Criminal Justice or related field, Juris Doctor's with experience in Social/Human services will also be considered. (ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree by August 2025 will also be considered);Demonstrated potential for high-quality instruction of courses in Criminal Justice with expertise in applying the law to Criminal Justice agencies;Demonstrated potential for providing instruction in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face formats;Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds;Demonstrated potential for effective service to the institution, leadership in the discipline, and engagement with the community; and, Commitment to scholarship. Preferred Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) degree.Evidence of high-quality instruction of undergraduate criminal justice courseswith expertise in applying the law to Criminal Justice agencies.Experience designing and implementing learning experiences that integrate community engagement within the curriculum.Evidence ofproviding instruction in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face formats.Evidence of coordinating community-based learning terest in advising and mentoring undergraduate students.Potential for (and/or record of) securing extramural funding. RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Job ResponsibilitiesTeach 24 credits (4/4 workload) per academic year (with the exception of designated release and/or reassignment time);Teach undergraduate criminal justice courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online modalities (some online courses are offered in accelerated 7-week formats);Design and implement curriculum that aligns with student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and general education learning outcomes and assist in departmental assessment reporting;Participate in, and contribute to curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curricula;Maintain a high-quality research agenda with the expectation of peer-reviewed publication;Participate in department/division meetings, committees, and other activities; andProvide service to the university, community, and the relevant academic discipline profession; service can include advising student organizations. SPECIAL NOTES: SALARY AND BENEFITS:Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. Benefit Details: Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: