Assistant Professor of Practice - Criminal Justice and Sociology

Assistant Professor of Practice - Criminal Justice and
Sociology

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor of Practice (non-tenure track)

JOB PURPOSE:

The Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology invites
applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice
position in Criminal Justice, starting in Fall 2027. This position
is a Fixed-Term Rolling Contract (FTRC) with a primary focus on
teaching and internship coordination. A FTRC is a non-tenure-track
position, which following the successful completion of the
probationary period, provides a three-year rolling contract renewed
annually upon successful completion of an annual evaluation. In
addition to a 9-month contract, this position also includes a
separate, additional appointment for managing internships during
the summer semester.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Teach 5 (five) courses per academic year, in addition to
overseeing the department's internship program (one section per
semester).

• Capacity to teach key courses of need in the curriculum, with a

particular interest in candidates who specialize in criminal
justice systems-related courses, such as corrections, policing,
courts, comparative criminal justice, terrorism, and ethics.

• Coordinate and manage the undergraduate internship program as the

instructor of record for the internship course in Fall, Spring, and
Summer semesters (additional pay for summer may be available). This
includes assisting students in our Criminal Justice/Criminology and
Sociology programs with obtaining internships, developing new
opportunities, supervising students, and assessing
internships.

• Engage in professional development, advising, and service

activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

As directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, or a

related field, AND a minimum of 5 years of non- academic work
experience in criminal justice or related field.

OR

• PhD degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Juris

Doctorate (JD), or a related field, AND a minimum of 3 years of
non- academic work experience in criminal justice or related
field.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in Criminal Justice (or related

field) at the college and/or university level (Experience as a
teaching assistant at the college or university level meets this
qualification).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience coordinating, developing, or assisting with student

internships.

• Ability to teach in areas of need within our curriculum related

to criminal justice systems to include corrections, policing,
comparative criminal justice, ethics, or terrorism.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college and/or

university level using applied, practice-based approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to the delivery of

our undergraduate program with traditional classroom instruction
and online education.

• Ability to develop partnerships with agencies/organizations for

internships, field experiences, and collaborative projects.

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time
equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be
prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an
average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one
year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all
current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information
may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

1) A vita that thoroughly covers academic and professional work
history;

2) A cover letter that addresses:

• Interest in and qualifications for the position
• Ability to coordinate an internship program, including any prior

experience

• Demonstrated ability to teach criminal justice systems

courses

3) Teaching evaluations from the two most recently taught courses
(if available).

4) Contact information for three references, who may be consulted
regarding the applicant's qualifications and suitability for this
position.

Questions about the search should be directed to Dr. Clair Uding
(cuding@uwyo.edu). Application review will begin on October
2nd, 2026, and continue until the position is
filled.

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to
campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to
work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding
our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United
States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not
available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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Job Identification: 262403

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Job Schedule: Full Time

Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US

Posted Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 Commensurate with
experience and/or education

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

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