Martin Gottschalk

Martin Gottschalk is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He holds a Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Albany (2002). His expertise spans Corrections, Punishment, Law and Society, Evolutionary Theory, and Criminological Theory. He actively contributes to university governance, serving as Chair of the Chancellor's Leadership Assembly and Department Chairs/Directors Meeting, while also participating in departmental and college-level committees.

• Education: Ph.D., State University of New York - Albany (2002)

His research focuses on advancing transnational crime and justice studies through qualitative methods. He teaches courses such as Intro to Criminal Justice, Law and Society, and Corrections, bridging sociological theory with practical applications. Gottschalk’s service includes leadership roles in faculty searches, departmental assessments, and university-wide events like Convocation and Graduation.