Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning
Position Title
Job Duties
This is a joint appointment with the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP), College of Natural Resources (CNR) within the Environment & Society discipline and the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE), which is funded through an agreement with the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
As a UWSP faculty member, the candidate has responsibilities for undergraduate teaching (40%) and outreach education (60%). The candidate will be responsible for teaching 3-4 courses per academic year. Courses include Land Use Plan Implementation, Introduction to Sustainable Communities, and other courses determined by the specific qualifications of the assistant professor, needs of the curriculum, and current faculty teaching within the program.
As an Extension Specialist, this position will provide research and outreach for Wisconsin communities 60% of the time. As a CLUE faculty member, the individual is expected to operate in a team atmosphere to provide land use, natural resources, and community planning education to Wisconsin’s local governments, non-profits, businesses, and the public. One of the primary responsibilities is to create an extension program focused on local government and communities through the lens of land use planning and intergovernmental decision-making. This extension program includes providing technical assistance, education, and applied social science research to CLUE’s audiences. It is critical that the outreach work is visible, accessible, and responsive to various client audiences as described above. Successful Extension Specialists tend to provide research and outreach that is dynamic and flexible to meet the emerging issues facing our communities.
This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours. CNR faculty members report directly to the Dean of the College, in consultation with the CLUE director, and are expected to demonstrate scholarly activity and provide service to the College and community.
Department Key Job Responsibilities
This position serves in the Environment & Society discipline within the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/). The strength of our program is its interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on hands-on experiences. The College of Natural Resources has approximately 1,550 undergraduates, 50 graduate students, and over 130 faculty and staff. It is home to disciplines in Environment & Society, Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. It is one of the largest comprehensive natural resources' undergraduate programs in North America.
Compensation/Total Rewards
The Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12 month) year-based faculty position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum annual salary of $73,500.00, a final offer will be 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.
How To Apply
To ensure consideration: Applications received by 4/30/2026 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.
Contact Information
Name: Dr. Austin Holland, CLUE Director
Email: austin.holland@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-3206
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
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.
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