Assistant Professor of Water Resources

AgUpdate; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AgUpdate seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate students, with emphasis on the Water Resources option. The role involves teaching Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and Introduction to Soil and Water Resources.

Primary duties include an 12-credit per semester teaching load, participation in Summer Field Experiences or International Field Experiences for additional compensation, and

Qualifications

• Record of scholarly achievement to complement teaching responsibilities.
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate research opportunities.
• Willingness to participate in international programs and outreach.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester during the academic year, including Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and Introduction to Soil and Water Resources.
• Provide Summer Field Experience and/or International Field Experiences for additional compensation.
• Engage in research and scholarship activities and mentor undergraduate/graduate students.
• Serve the College, University, and professional organizations as part of service responsibilities.

Skills

Scholarly activity

Mentoring students

Diversity awareness

Job description

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time (9-month), tenure-track, academic-year teaching (100%) position available in the Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline. The position will be focused on teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students in the Fisheries and Water Resources discipline, in particular students in the Water Resources option. Courses the successful applicant will be expected to teach are Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and a team-taught Introduction to Soil and Water Resources. There is the potential to teach other courses in the candidate's area of expertise, but preference will be given to Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and Applied Ecosystem Ecology.

The teaching load for full-time faculty is a minimum of 12 credit hour equivalents per semester. Teaching at least three weeks during the summer with the College's Summer Field Experience (at the Treehaven Field Station or elsewhere) or co-leading the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management for additional compensation is required.

Faculty members are expected to accomplish a record of scholarly achievement in their field of interest to complement teaching responsibilities and contribute to college and university governance. Opportunities exist for involvement in research (undergraduate and graduate), outreach, and international programs to meet the University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in and a desire to work with various student learning experiences and backgrounds are expected.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching (80%)

Teach 12 credits equivalent per semester during the academic year. Required courses include Water Chemistry and Analysis, Wetlands Ecology and Management, and Introduction to Soil and Water Resources. Teach a minimum of three weeks of Summer Field Experience or co-lead the International Field Experiences in Natural Resources Management.

Research & Scholarship (10%)

Scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in management of water resources. Secure funding to support scholarship and research activities. Mentor and provide opportunities for undergraduate and/or graduate students to participate in research and/or scholarship activities.

Service (10%)

Service in the College, University, and/or Professional organization is expected.