Visiting Professor in Criminal and Community Justice

Viterbo University invites applications for a one-year, full-time visiting Assistant or Associate professor position in Criminal and Community Justice beginning August 2025.

Seeking a teacher/scholar to offer a combination of courses in Criminal Justice and Sociology, which may include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Policing, Corrections, Crime and Delinquency, Criminology, Juvenile Justice, Introduction to Sociology, or other areas of interest.

Teaching is primarily face-to-face with occasional online or blended formats.

Candidates demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic Franciscan mission of Viterbo University, social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Full time teaching load is 12 credits per semester.

Qualifications: Master's degree Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or closely related field required, Ph.D.

in Criminology, Sociology, or closely related field preferred.

Preference for candidates with prior teaching experience.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the Employment Visa.

Rank and Salary: Appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a nine-month academic year appointment beginning August of 2025.

Salary is competitive with other private institutions of similar size, mission, and educational philosophy.

About Viterbo University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US.

The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application and upload the following:1.

Letter of application indicating interest and qualifications2.

Curriculum vitae3.

Teaching Philosophy4.

Transcripts (initial submission may be unofficial copies)5.

Contact information for three professional referencesEvaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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