What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor - Criminal and Community Justice position at Viterbo University?
Viterbo University invites applications for a tenure track assistant or associate professor position in Criminal and Community Justice beginning August 2026. 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, Juvenile Justice, Research Methods, Statistics, Introduction to Sociology, or other areas of interest. Teaching is primarily face-to-face with occasional online or blended formats. In addition to teaching, full time faculty advise students, demonstrate a commitment to scholarship, serve on department and university committees, and are involved in student recruitment and retention. This position involves growing the criminal and community justice major and minor. 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 in criminal justice, Criminology, Sociology, or closely related field required, PhD. In Criminology, Sociology, or closely related preferred. Preference for candidates with prior teaching experience.
Rank and Salary: Appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a nine-month academic year appointment beginning August of 2026. 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:
- Letter of application indicating interest and qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Transcripts (initial submission may be unofficial copies)
- Contact information for three professional references
Viterbo University is not able to sponsor visa candidates.
Evaluation of applications will begin mid-October and continue until the position is filled.
