Assistant Professor-tenure track position, 9 month contract

Organization Name:

Department of Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Post date:

12/06/2011

The primary responsibility will be to teach forensic investigation undergraduate courses in Crime Scene Processing Techniques, Evidence Collection and Preservation, Investigative Photography, Fingerprint Classification and Development, and Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation. The typical teaching load is twelve credits per semester. Applicants will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and participate in department, college, university and public service.

Qualifications:

A Masters degree in Forensic Sciences/Criminalistics is required for a tenure track appointment; a Ph.D. in Forensic Sciences, Criminalistics, or closely related discipline is preferred. (A J.D. law degree is not appropriate for this position.) A Masters degree in criminal justice or related discipline will be considered for employment at the level of Instructor, for a one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal. In addition to the education requirement, applicants must possess a minimum of 2 years of teaching in higher education, and a minimum of 3 years of experience within a crime lab, crime scene response unit, or other applicable forensic investigation-related employment. Experience and specialization within crime scene investigation, death investigation and investigative photography are preferred.

Applicant must provide a separate statement describing a history of working with or demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historic marginalization. A willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty, and become involve in university service, is essential. It is expected that the candidate remain professionally active in the criminal justice community. We are primarily interested in hiring outstanding teachers who will be an asset to the Department and the University.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in oral and written communications. In addition he or she must have observable enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom and ability to work in teams in a collegial environment. The applicant may be required to teach courses through alternative delivery methods. Applicants must respond to all required qualifications to be considered.

Other Information/How to Apply:

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: August 22, 2012

Criminal Justice at UW-Platteville

The Criminal Justice Department is placed within the College of Liberal Arts and Education, has 9 full-time tenure track positions, and regularly employs an additional 5 academic staff and 1 administrative assistant. The department offers a B.S. in Forensic Investigation or a B.S. in Criminal justice, as well as offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice. Class sizes are approximately 30 students.

University and Community:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls approximately 7,900 students in primarily undergraduate programs in 40 majors, including institutional emphasis areas of middle level education, engineering, technology management, agriculture, and criminal justice. The campus is located in scenic southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. UW-Platteville is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State Region of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

Application Procedures:

Send letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a separate statement describing a history of working with or demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historic marginalization. and the contact information for three references. Employment will require a criminal background check.

Contact Name:

Aric Dutelle, MFS, Chair Search and Screen Committee LAE CJ-FI-03-12/01

Contact Address:

Criminal Justice Department 1147 Ullsvik Hall 1 University Plaza University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville WI 53818

Contact Phone:

608-342-1596

Contact Fax:

608-342-1986

Contact Email:

dutellea@uwplatt.edu

Website:

www.uwplatt.edu

Application Deadline:

Sat, 02/04/2012

AAFS MISSION

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. The objectives of the Academy are to promote professionalism, integrity, competency, education, foster research, improve practice, and encourage collaboration in the forensic sciences.

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