Teaching Assistant Professor – Criminology and Law Studies

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Job Ttitle: Teaching Assistant Professor – Criminology and Law Studies

Company: Marquette University


Description: The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) who will teach courses in criminology and/or legal studies. The area of specialization is open. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load. This colleague will contribute up to 50% of their teaching effort to courses in the and/or the . This is a 9-month position with the expectation of appointment renewal for subsequent periods. The position is in person and will begin in August 2025.A PhD in Criminology, Sociology, or related social science field is required by the time of appointment. ABDs with a clear timeline for completion before the start of employment will be considered. A J.D. alone is not sufficient for this position. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success while working with diverse student populations.The is committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. The department is housed in the , the largest and most academically diverse college on campus, with over 40 majors offered through 14 academic departments. The Department of Social and Cultural Sciences offers undergraduate majors in Anthropology, Criminology and Law Studies, Social Welfare and Justice, and Sociology. The department also houses two interdisciplinary minors in Law and Society and Culture, Health, and Illness and a Master’s in Criminal Justice Data Analytics. Please visit the department web to learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs.We seek candidates who can contribute to Marquette University’s . Marquette University is a Jesuit, Catholic University founded in 1881 and is a home to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs for 8,045 undergraduate and 3,701 graduate students. Marquette is ranked in the top 20% among national universities at No. 86 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The university is located in downtown Milwaukee, WI in a demographically diverse area with convenient access to national, state, and local government agencies, and many private institutions and non-profit organizations.Review of candidates will begin on April 21, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesApplicants will be fully responsible for course design, content, syllabus preparation, and delivery, grading exams and papers. Courses must be offered in person. Must maintain a minimum of three office hours per week. All full-time faculty are expected to attend faculty meetings.
Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEarned doctorate or a terminal degree. Five years of teaching experience or other suitable professional experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesA PhD in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or a related social science field is required by the time of appointment. ABDs with a clear timeline for completion before the start of employment will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Department Social & Cultural Science
Posting Date 04/08/2025
Closing Date 04/21/2025
Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll applications for this position must be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting system. Please attach 1) a letter of application, 2) a current Curriculum Vitae, 3) a statement on teaching philosophy, 4) a statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“other document 1” in the system), 5) transcripts, 6) a timetable for completion of PhD if ABD (“other document 2”), and 7) the names and email addresses of 2 references. Both statements (i.e., teaching, DEI) are limited to one page.After submitting your application, contact your references and have them send letters of recommendation to:Search Committee
Department of Social and Cultural Sciences
Marquette University
Lalumiere Hall 340
PO Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881Recommenders may also send letters electronically to the department’s Administrative Assistant Mr. Gregory Deuchars at . All letters must be received by the application due date.
EOE StatementIt is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.Required DocumentsRequired Documents Optional DocumentsPosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Location: Milwaukee, WI

Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:45:56 GMT


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