Position Summary:

The Department of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Lecturer in Political Science who specializes in American politics. Candidates must be able to teach Introduction to American Government and Constitutional Law as well as some of our other offered courses such as Introduction to Public Policy, American Political Parties and Interest Groups, State and Local Government, Civil Liberties, and Women, Gender, and Politics. 

This is a full-time benefit eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. Salary range of $38,000 - $41,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teach multiple existing political science courses. The typical teaching load is 5 courses per semester (5/5).
• Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through a classroom settings.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete department tasks (attend meetings, reply to emails, patriciate in department events, etc.) and goals.
• Develop new courses in your particular area of interest.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or a related field from an accredited university.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with industry, enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a collegial environment.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Education has 8 full-time tenure-track positions and regularly employs an additional 8-12 instructional academic staff. The undergraduate program offers a BA/BS in Criminal Justice, BS in Forensic Investigation, and a BA/BS in Political Science. We department also oversees multiple minors and certificates, including the Law Certificate and the Pre-Law program. The graduate program offers an MS in Criminal Justice.

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 received by March 20, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• A statement of teaching philosophy

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

            Dr. Shan Sappleton, Associate Professor of Political Science,  sappletons@uwplatt.edu

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.