Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

10d•$73,500

About The Position

This is a joint appointment with the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP), College of Natural Resources (CNR) within the Environment & Society discipline and the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE), which is funded through an agreement with the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. As a UWSP faculty member, the candidate has responsibilities for undergraduate teaching (40%) and outreach education (60%). The candidate will be responsible for teaching 3-4 courses per academic year. Courses include Land Use Plan Implementation, Introduction to Sustainable Communities, and other courses determined by the specific qualifications of the assistant professor, needs of the curriculum, and current faculty teaching within the program. As an Extension Specialist, this position will provide research and outreach for Wisconsin communities 60% of the time. As a CLUE faculty member, the individual is expected to operate in a team atmosphere to provide land use, natural resources, and community planning education to Wisconsin’s local governments, non-profits, businesses, and the public. One of the primary responsibilities is to create an extension program focused on local government and communities through the lens of land use planning and intergovernmental decision-making. This extension program includes providing technical assistance, education, and applied social science research to CLUE’s audiences. It is critical that the outreach work is visible, accessible, and responsive to various client audiences as described above. Successful Extension Specialists tend to provide research and outreach that is dynamic and flexible to meet the emerging issues facing our communities. This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours. CNR faculty members report directly to the Dean of the College, in consultation with the CLUE director, and are expected to demonstrate scholarly activity and provide service to the College and community. Full position description is available upon request.

Requirements

A Ph.D. at or near completion, or other terminal degree in urban and regional planning or related field with a broad understanding of current community development issues, including, but not limited to, comprehensive land use planning, housing, transportation, and sustainability.
The degree must be completed by December 1, 2026, to be considered for retention in the second year.
Strong analytical and research skills, preferably including quantitative and social science research methods.
Experience with community outreach, research, and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated research on topics related to community development, comprehensive land use planning, economic development, sustainability, energy, and environmental planning.
Professional experience developing or administering regulatory tools, such as zoning or subdivision ordinances.
Demonstrated ability to work across topical areas that are relevant to Wisconsin communities.
Experience with Extension.
Experience teaching undergraduates.
Experience in experiential teaching and learning methods.

Responsibilities

Undergraduate teaching (40%)
Outreach education (60%)
Teaching 3-4 courses per academic year
Provide research and outreach for Wisconsin communities 60% of the time
Provide land use, natural resources, and community planning education to Wisconsin’s local governments, non-profits, businesses, and the public
Create an extension program focused on local government and communities through the lens of land use planning and intergovernmental decision-making
Providing technical assistance, education, and applied social science research to CLUE’s audiences
Demonstrate scholarly activity and provide service to the College and community