Position Description: This is a joint appointment with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources (CNR) and the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service (CES) in the Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development Program (CNRED).

As a faculty member in Human Dimensions of Resource Management within the CNR and Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) (http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/landcenter/), the successful candidate will have dual responsibilities for Extension outreach education (25%) and for undergraduate teaching (75%). The faculty member will be responsible for planning and administering natural resource courses totaling 9 credits per semester, which could include, but are not limited to, “Introduction to Planning,” planning analysis, planning implementation tools, and a workshop course, integrated resource management and public relations. Opportunities exist for teaching and advising graduate level students.

The successful candidate will provide outreach to organizations and the Wisconsin public 25% of the time. The successful candidate would be a part of CLUE, operating in a team atmosphere to provide land use, natural resource and planning-related education to Wisconsin’s local governments, businesses and the public. One of the primary responsibilities will be to create and implement an extension program that can include training for plan commissioners, zoning boards of adjustment, planning professionals and zoning technicians. It is critical that the successful candidate be visible and accessible to various client audiences as described above, 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. CNR faculty members report directly to the Dean of the College and are expected to demonstrate scholarly activity and provide service to the College and community.

Department/University Description: The College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a leading undergraduate natural resources college with approximately 1500 undergraduate majors, 120 graduate students, and over 80 faculty and staff (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/). The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a comprehensive regional university with 8,400 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. Located in the central part of the state, Stevens Point has a population of about 25,000 in a metropolitan area of nearly 60,000 and offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. or J.D. at or close to completion at the time of hire is required. A graduate degree in land use or natural resource planning or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates that show concise and engaging writing and presentation skills.

Appointment Date: July 1, 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Terms of Employment: Assistant Professor, tenure track, full-time, annual appointment (12 month). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure: Send hard copies (no e-mail) of an application letter, resume, transcripts, two letters of reference and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three additional references to: Anna Haines, Center for Land Use Education, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Phone: 715 346-2386

Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on February 15, 2010, and will 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.