Assistant Professor, Risk Control/Safety, Construction and Operations Management

Universities of Wisconsin • Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August of 2026. We are seeking a dedicated educator to teach cross disciplinary construction, safety/risk control, and organizational leadership-related courses using applied-learning instructional techniques. The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and supportive community that prioritizes excellence in teaching and active student engagement. As a polytechnic university, we emphasize experiential learning by providing students with authentic experiences in classroom, laboratory and industrial settings, both in-person and online. Our state-of-the-art facilities and associated equipment enable applied research with physical materials, building information management systems, metal casting, welding, fabrication/product development, risk assessments, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics. Scholarly and service activities are supported by both internal and external grants for professional development, student/faculty research and dissemination.

Requirements

• ABD or Doctorate in Risk Control/Safety Management, Emergency Management, Construction Management, Organizational Leadership, Operations Research, or a closely related field by employment start date
• Five (5) years of business/industry experience spanning various aspects of construction safety/risk control, building construction methods, and/or operations/leadership management
• Previous teaching of students and/or industry training of employees

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as a CSP, CIH, ARM, etc.
• Earned or able to obtain an OSHA 500 Construction Industry Trainer Certification by 8/17/2026

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate/graduate courses (online, hybrid and in-person) in construction risk control/safety, emergency management, operations, and management as needed.
• Provide undergraduate/graduate student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning outcomes. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Advise graduate students in researching/developing their capstone project.
• Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader community.
• Perform self-driven research.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees