Assistant Professor of Water Resources

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Water Resources

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

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 twelve (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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline is in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (CNR Homepage). It has approximately 1600 undergraduates, 50 graduate students, and over 120 faculty and staff. The Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline is currently 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. The College supports premier undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Environment and Society, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Engineering.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Assistant Professor of Water Resources is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), faculty position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting academic year salary within a range of $65,000-$72,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. 

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Water Resources, Aquatic Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and utilizing field and laboratory equipment used for water quality analysis and teaching students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including working with students in field and laboratory settings.
• Demonstrated mentoring of undergraduate students in research and/or career development.
• Ability to teach courses in Stream and Wetland Restoration, Advanced Environmental Analysis, and/or Applied Ecosystem Ecology.
• Ability to conduct applied water resources research, as demonstrated by successful publication record and obtaining extramural funding.
• Collaborative teamwork experience across private, federal, state, municipal, and tribal agencies is desirable.

Education:

Ph.D. in Water Resources, Aquatic Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/15/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

Name: Jered Studinski, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Email: jered.studinski@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2832

 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.