Assistant Professor of Water Resources

University of Wisconsin Stout•Stevens Point, WI

About The Position

The College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hiring a full-time, tenure-track, academic-year (9-month) faculty member in its Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline. The position focuses on teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students, particularly those in the Water Resources option. The academic-year teaching load is at least 12 credit-hour equivalents per semester. The successful candidate will teach Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and a team-taught Introduction to Soil and Water Resources. The position also requires teaching at least three weeks of summer field experience or co-leading the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management; the latter may provide additional compensation. Other possible teaching includes courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, with preference for Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and Applied Ecosystem Ecology. The role includes scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in water resources management, seeking funding to support scholarship and research, and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research or scholarship. Service to the College, University, and/or professional organizations is expected. Faculty are also expected to contribute to college and university governance and accomplish scholarly achievement that complements teaching. Opportunities are available for research, outreach, and international programs. Experience with and interest in working with students from varied learning experiences and backgrounds are expected. The position is salaried and exempt. The stated starting academic-year salary range is $65,000–$72,000, commensurate with education, related experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive a benefits package.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Water Resources, Aquatic Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
Demonstrated experience maintaining and using field and laboratory equipment for water quality analysis and teaching students.
Experience with and a desire to work with students with varied learning experiences and backgrounds.
Ability to teach at least three weeks of summer field experience or co-lead the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including work with students in field and laboratory settings.
Demonstrated mentoring of undergraduate students in research and/or career development.
Ability to teach Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and/or Applied Ecosystem Ecology.
Ability to conduct applied water resources research, demonstrated by a successful publication record and obtaining extramural funding.
Collaborative teamwork experience across private, federal, state, municipal, and tribal agencies.

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of 12 credit-hour equivalents per semester during the academic year.
Teach Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and Introduction to Soil and Water Resources.
Teach at least three weeks of the College’s Summer Field Experience or co-lead the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students, particularly students in the Water Resources option.
Conduct scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in water resources management.
Secure funding to support scholarship and research activities.
Mentor and provide opportunities for undergraduate and/or graduate students to participate in research and scholarship.
Provide service to the College, University, and/or professional organizations.
Contribute to college and university governance.
Potentially teach additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, with preference for Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and Applied Ecosystem Ecology.