<p>Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.</p> <p>Position Title:</p> <p>Assistant Professor of Criminology</p> <p>Job Category:</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Employment Type:</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Job Profile:</p> <p>Assistant Professor</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, with a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The position requires a balance of teaching, research, and service.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Teaching load is 12 credits per semester.</p> </li><li> <p>Primary course responsibilities include introductory and advanced criminology courses, with an emphasis on courses related to policing/law enforcement.</p> </li><li> <p>Teach courses that compliment and extend departmental offerings based on educational background, interests, and departmental needs, including statistics and research methods.</p> </li><li> <p>New curricular initiatives may include development of undergraduate courses and on-line courses as appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students within the department.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in faculty governance and service activities at the departmental, college and university levels.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage in scholarly activity. Such activities are broadly defined and may address the scholarship of research within the field of expertise, the scholarship of teaching, or similar activities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Job Responsibilities:</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology/ Criminal Justice is required by August of 2026. ABD candidates with Master's degree are encouraged to apply.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong interest in and ability to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in criminology and criminal justice, with an emphasis on courses related to policing/law enforcement.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to teach statistics and research methods courses.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong, effective oral and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Potential for or demonstrated expertise in university teaching.</p> </li><li> <p>Potential for or demonstrated research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Curriculum Vitae</p> </li><li> <p>Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (Official Transcripts are required at time of hire)</p> </li><li> <p>Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)</p> </li><li> <p>Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)</p> </li></ul> <p>Inquiries should be addressed to:</p> <p>Dr. Melissa Hayslip</p> <p>Assistant Professor and Search Chair</p> <p>melissa.hayslip@uwrf.edu</p> <p>Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 12, 2026.</p> <p>Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:</p> <p>https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf</p> <p>UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.</p> <p>Confidentiality of Applicant Materials</p> <p>The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).</p> <p>Title IX Notice</p> <p>As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at?titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix.</p> <p>Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy</p> <p>Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275.</p> <p>Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)</p> <p>The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at?www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report?or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations</p> <p>UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518.</p> <p>Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression</p> <p>The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.</p> <p>UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p>