Lecturer of Forensic Investigation

Position Summary:

The Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation Department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Lecturer of Forensic Investigation. This is a full-time, nine-month, position starting in August of 2025.

We seek someone who can teach either Crime Scene Investigation courses or Criminalistics courses. Candidates should be able to teach some combination of offered courses including Survey of Forensic Sciences.

The ideal candidate would be someone who could contribute to curriculum development as we undergo the FEPAC accreditation process.

The University of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated competency teaching some combination of Forensic Investigation degree core courses (e.g., Survey of Forensic Sciences, Crime Scene Documentation, Forensic Criminology, or Forensic Investigation Research Methods) and either CSI courses (e.g., Crime Scene Documentation, Crime Scene Processing I) or criminalistics-related courses (e.g., Criminalistics, Fingerprinting and other Biometrics).

The typical teaching load for a full-time lecturer is 5 courses per semester. Preference will be given to candidates with professional field and/or laboratory experience and to candidates with teaching experience. The candidate is also expected to be an active member of the department by attending meetings and participating in department activities.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• A graduate degree in Forensic Science, Physical Science, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Computer Science, Statistics, or other discipline relevant to the candidate's experience as it relates to Forensic Investigation.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Forensic Science as well as other related courses.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment.
• A willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation's Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Education will have 5 full-time tenure-track positions and regularly employs an additional 8 instructional academic staff. The undergraduate program offers a BA/BS in Criminal Justice (on-campus and asynchronous) and BS in Forensic Investigation. The graduate program offers a MS in Criminal Justice in an asynchronous modality.

The Forensic Investigation program has the Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House (FICSH), the Decomposition/Taphonomy facility adjoining the FICSH, a criminalistics/fingerprinting lab, and a dry forensic anthropology lab. With around 290 majors, the Forensic Investigation program is the fourth largest on campus.

In February 2025, we applied for FEPAC accreditation for all three of the Forensic Investigation degree emphases (Crime Scene, Medicolegal Death Investigation, and Laboratory).

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal and received by April 29, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Cover letter addressing all required qualifications. The letter should explicitly state how the applicant's education, experience, and/or area(s) of expertise would contribute to and/or enhance the department's existing strengths.
• A Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For questions regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Will LeSuer, lesuerw@uwplatt.edu, 608-342-1033

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.