Assistant Professor of Forensic Investigation - Notice of Filing

Job Duties

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrated competency teaching multiple existing courses (e.g., Criminalistics, Intro to Forensic Sciences, Senior Seminar)
• The capacity to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise
• Teach at least one Chemistry prefix course
• A typical teaching load is 4 courses per semester (4/4)
• Participate in research/scholarship/professional activities
• Provide career and academic advising/mentorship to students
• Participate in department, college, university, and public service

Required Qualifications

• One year teaching experience at the university level
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Forensic Science or a related field with significant graduate-level chemistry
• A 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
• An MS in Forensic Science and an MS in Chemistry and at least five years of work experience in forensics

Application Information

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
• Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled