Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – College of Natural Resources (Continuous Recruitment)

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Position Title:

Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – College of Natural Resources (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Lecturer

Job Duties:

While there may not be an immediate need for a lecturer in every area, UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer opportunities, and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises. 

An associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer is hired on a per-course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee being assigned the following semester. The teaching hours for an associate lecturer/lecturer/senior lecturer will vary with a teaching load ranging between 1-12 credits per semester.

While the announcement lists this position as on-site, partially remote and remote opportunities may be available.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department:

At the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point College of Natural Resources, education is rooted in the real world, learning happens in the field, in the lab, and in the communities you will one day serve. With diverse programs across the natural resources spectrum, you will find opportunities to explore your interests and turn your passion into a meaningful future. Our community includes more than 1,500 undergraduate students, 123 faculty and staff, and a global network of over 13,000 alumni leading in wildlife, forestry, fisheries, water resources, environmental science, paper science and chemical engineering, and related fields. Through internships, research, scholarships, and active student organizations, students gain hands-on experience and build the skills, connections, and confidence to become leaders who make a difference.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), instructional academic staff position.

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 for Short-Term Academic Staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with relevant experience. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Forestry, Soil & Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, Fisheries & Water Resources, and Environmental Education and Interpretation.

• Formal or informal teaching experience, including the delivery of outreach, extension, or similar community-oriented programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a terminal degree in a natural resources discipline, OR;

• Professional experience equivalent to 5 years in one, or a combination, of the following:

  • Employment with a private, public, or non-profit agency whose primary service is to provide education, policy development, management, commercial or other professional services for the following sectors:

    • Forest Management

    • Environmental Education or Interpretation

    • Natural Resource Planning, Policy, or Sustainable Energy

    • Soil, Land, or Waste Management

    • Wildlife Management or Captive Wildlife

    • Water Resource Management

    • Fisheries Management

    • Paper Science Manufacturing or Chemical/Environmental Engineering

  • Teaching experience in a primary or secondary classroom (kindergarten through grade 12) may be considered for instructional assignments related to environmental education.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments (noted below). After applying, the position contact or hiring authority will only be in touch if there is a Lecturer position that needs to be filled.

This posting will close on June 30, 2027 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Please include the following documents when applying:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts/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:

For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:

Name: Kyle Herrman, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Natural Resources

Email: [email protected]

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:

UWSP Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being 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 [email protected].

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.