Assistant Professor of Forensic

About the role

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.

Job Duties

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 community service.

Qualifications

Key Job Responsibilities: - Demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing courses. - Capacity to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise. - Teaching at least one Chemistry prefix course. - Typical teaching load of 4 courses per semester. - Active participation in research/scholarship/professional activities. - Providing career and academic advising/mentorship to students. - Participating in department, college, university, and community service.

Pay

Salary range: \64,000-\68,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible appointment.