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Assistant Professor of Forensic Investigation

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI, US

Responsibilities

Position Summary: 
The Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Forensic Investigation, with the possibility of teaching selected courses in the Chemistry department starting in August 2026. 

The ideal candidate is a criminalist with a chemistry background and laboratory or field experience, and will be affiliated with the Chemistry department. We seek a candidate who can contribute to curriculum development as we undergo FEPAC accreditation review. 

This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible appointment with a salary range of $64,000–$68,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Key Job Responsibilities: 

  • The successful candidate will have a demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing courses (e.g., Criminalistics, Intro to Forensic Sciences, Senior Seminar) and the capacity to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise. Candidates with a chemistry degree will be expected to teach at least one Chemistry prefix course. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per semester (4/4).
  • Additional responsibilities include actively participating in research/scholarship/professional activities, providing career and academic advising/mentorship to students, and participating in department, college, university, and public service.
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Department Chair.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - One of the following: 

  • Ph.D. in Forensic Science or a related field with significant graduate-level chemistry.
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field with relevant experience in criminalistics/forensic applications.
  • An ABD (all but dissertation), if hired, will be contractually obligated to have earned their doctoral degree by January 1, 2027.
  • MS in Forensic Science and an MS in Chemistry and at least five years of work experience in forensics. 

Required: 

  • Minimum one year teaching experience at the university level.
  • Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation

This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible appointment with a salary range of $64,000–$68,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received online at (https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Comprehensives/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Forensic-Investigation_JR10004587) by October 30, 2025. 

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

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