Position: 

Anticipated; Full-time tenure track beginning 8/24/2011

Qualifications:

PhD in Sociology or Criminology. Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.                                                                

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Salary:

Competitive

Responsibilities:

Primary area of need is to teach courses on the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) from a sociological perspective.  Teaching interests in comparative criminology, race and ethnic relations, or social theory would be a plus.  Candidates must have experience and be able to work with a diverse population.

University:

UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 42 undergraduate majors and 13 master's degree programs.  It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum. 

Community:

Whitewater, a city of 13,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest.  The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area.  Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago. 

 Application:

A complete application package must include a letter of application, vitae including all relevant professional experience, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial application), three letters of recommendation, sample publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Only complete applications will be considered. 

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Please send materials electronically to: socsearch@uww.edu

For questions contact, Professor Marvin Free, Search Committee Chair by email at freem@uww.edu

Review:

Complete applications received by 10/28/2010 are ensured consideration; the position is considered open until otherwise noted.

UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Criminal background check required.