Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Natural Resource Planning And Policy
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources (CNR) and the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service in the Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development Program (UWEX CNRED) are seeking a joint appointment full time (12-month), tenure track position. As a faculty member of the UW-Stevens Point CNR, Center for Land Use Education (CLUE), and the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST), the candidate has responsibilities for undergraduate teaching (75%), focused on energy policy courses, and for Extension outreach education (25%), focused on energy issues and policy. The candidate will be expected to teach 9 credits per semester. The course load during the academic year will include "Introduction to Sustainability Science," "Introduction to Sustainable Energy Policy," "Climate Change Implications, Policies, and Solutions," "Sustainable Energy: Resources, Technologies, and Policies," and others such as an introductory course on natural resources issues and natural resource policy and law. The candidate will also be responsible for directing internships and a summer field experience for the sustainable energy minor. In terms of outreach, the candidate will be a part of CLUE, operating in a team atmosphere providing sustainable energy education, including policies, practices and analysis to Wisconsin's local governments, businesses, and the public. It is critical that the person in this position is visible and accessible to various client audiences, including County extension faculty. UWEX CNRED, the natural resources arm of the cooperative extension program in Wisconsin, extends university resources to the citizens and communities of the state working principally through county based Extension faculty. This position will report directly to the Dean of the College. Opportunities exist for involvement in research, outreach, and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in and desire to work with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders is preferred.
Department/University Description: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) College of Natural Resources supports premier undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Engineering. UWSP is a comprehensive regional university with 9,500 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. Stevens Point, a pleasant college community with a population of 25,000, is midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis near the center of the state. The area offers a wide range of cultural, shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for the appointment should have or be near completion of a Ph.D. or J.D. or other appropriate terminal degree in planning, environmental policy, energy, landscape ecology, forestry, engineering, or related field. The relevant degree is required prior to the second retention decision. Candidates are required to have relevant energy policy experience or education and a demonstrated understanding of the technical, environmental, political and regulatory aspects of energy policy. Candidates with at least one degree in a natural resources field are preferred. Candidates with experience teaching undergraduate students are desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Appointment Date:
January 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Terms of Employment: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure track, full-time, annual appointment (12 month). Salary is commensurate with education and professional experience.
Application Procedure:
All application materials, listed below, should be submitted electronically in PDF format to cnr@uwsp.edu.
• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts of academic work (official transcripts will be required prior to an official offer being made)
• Statement of Scholarly Interest
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
For additional information about the position please contact: Dr. Anna Haines; Chair of Search and Screen; anna.haines@uwsp.edu; or 715-346-2386
Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin on September 4, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity & Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.
Department/University Description: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) College of Natural Resources supports premier undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Engineering. UWSP is a comprehensive regional university with 9,500 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. Stevens Point, a pleasant college community with a population of 25,000, is midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis near the center of the state. The area offers a wide range of cultural, shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for the appointment should have or be near completion of a Ph.D. or J.D. or other appropriate terminal degree in planning, environmental policy, energy, landscape ecology, forestry, engineering, or related field. The relevant degree is required prior to the second retention decision. Candidates are required to have relevant energy policy experience or education and a demonstrated understanding of the technical, environmental, political and regulatory aspects of energy policy. Candidates with at least one degree in a natural resources field are preferred. Candidates with experience teaching undergraduate students are desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Appointment Date:
January 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Terms of Employment: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure track, full-time, annual appointment (12 month). Salary is commensurate with education and professional experience.
Application Procedure:
All application materials, listed below, should be submitted electronically in PDF format to cnr@uwsp.edu.
• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts of academic work (official transcripts will be required prior to an official offer being made)
• Statement of Scholarly Interest
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
For additional information about the position please contact: Dr. Anna Haines; Chair of Search and Screen; anna.haines@uwsp.edu; or 715-346-2386
Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin on September 4, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity & Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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