Assistant Professor of Water Resources

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

3d•$65,000 - $72,000•Onsite

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) Assistant Professor of Water Resources in its Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline. The position is focused on teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students, particularly students in the Water Resources option. Required courses include Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and a team-taught Introduction to Soil and Water Resources. There may be opportunities to teach additional courses related to the successful candidate’s expertise, with preference for Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and Applied Ecosystem Ecology. The position carries a minimum teaching load of 12 credit-hour equivalents per semester during the academic year. The successful candidate must teach at least three weeks of the College’s Summer Field Experience, at Treehaven Field Station or elsewhere, or co-lead the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management for additional compensation. Faculty are expected to maintain scholarly achievement or professional engagement in their field, contribute to college and university governance, and may participate in research, outreach, and international programs. Experience working with students from varied learning experiences and backgrounds is expected. The Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline is part of the College of Natural Resources, which supports undergraduate natural resource programs and includes several other disciplines and departments. The discipline is home to the Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit (USGS) and the Center for Watershed Science and Education, and works closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, 9-month faculty position. The anticipated starting academic-year salary is $65,000–$72,000, depending on education, related experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive benefits; further information is available through the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide.

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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including work with students in field and laboratory settings.
Demonstrated experience mentoring 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 through 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, including Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and Introduction to Soil and Water Resources.
Teach at least three weeks of 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 maintain 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 or scholarship.
Provide service to the College, University, and/or professional organizations.
Contribute to college and university governance.