Political Science and Criminal Justice: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Position

A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor is available in the Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice in the College of Arts & Sciences. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in criminal justice who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program involving undergraduates. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year, August 17, 2027.

Duties

• Teach courses in the Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice based on program needs and in accordance with specialization.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Develop and/or maintain a scholarly research agenda.
• Provide academic advising to students as assigned.
• Engage in service to the department, University and profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in the field of criminal justice by August 17, 2027. (ABD applicants may be considered but must complete the terminal degree by March 20, 2028.)
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in research methods, policing, and/or corrections.
• Evidence of successful university teaching.
• Productive scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to involving undergraduate students in research.

Department

The Department of Political Science & Criminal Justice consists of 11 full-time faculty in the fields of political science and criminal justice. With approximately 350 majors and 150 minors, the department is one of the largest in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our award-winning program faculty work collaboratively with students on research, oversee Service-learning and internship projects, lead international and domestic immersion experiences, and have opportunities to teach abroad.

University and Eau Claire Community

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/. The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Application Procedure

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives (Job ID #10013506). Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three references

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by October 1, 2026. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Please direct requests for additional information to Justin Patchin, Criminal Justice Program Coordinator: patchinj@uwec.edu.

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