Assistant Professor of Interpretation

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Assistant Professor of Interpretation Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time, tenure track, nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position available in the Environment and Society Discipline. The successful applicant will continue to build and lead the natural/cultural history interpretation portion of an undergraduate environmental education and interpretation program (EE/I) that is accredited through the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Teaching responsibilities within the EE/I and Wildlife Education programs include courses in oral interpretation methods, interpretive media and a capstone environmental interpretation practicum at Schmeeckle Reserve, a CNR field station. Additional teaching responsibilities may include lecture or discussion for introductory natural resources courses; cross-discipline courses on social science research methods, organizational leadership, outdoor recreation programming, or public relations and communication; and online courses for students enrolled in the Master of Natural Resources degree program. Other duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising, and participation on University and College committees. Opportunities exist for involvement in research, outreach and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements. A desire to work with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders is expected. **Full position description is available upon request. ** Key Job Responsibilities: Department: The Environment and Society discipline is in the CNR at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The College supports premier undergraduate natural resources programs. The CNR has approximately 1,585 undergraduates, 50 graduate students, and over 120 faculty and staff. The college supports undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Environment and Society, Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. The CNR also offers Master of Science and Master of Natural Resources in Conservation and Leadership Degree programs. Compensation & Benefits: The Assistant Professor in Interpretation is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year-based faculty position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum annual salary of $57,000.00, 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. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in interpretation or a related field earned at time of application will be considered for hire at the Assistant Professor level with doctorate required to be completed by July 1, 2026. Candidates with a master’s degree in interpretation or a related field who are enrolled in a doctoral program will be considered for hire at the Lecturer level with the opportunity for promotion to Assistant Professor, provided a doctorate is completed within 6 years. Demonstrated experience in university teaching, providing professional development training, or delivering public interpretation programs. Preferred Qualifications: At least one post-secondary degree in natural science or natural resources. Proven skill in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Applied experience in natural/cultural history interpretation or related field. Demonstrated ability to plan, write, and design interpretive media for general audiences. Demonstrated experience teaching oral interpretation and interpretive media methods. Demonstrated ability to publish social science research in interpretation or a related field. How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 04/30/2026 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. 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 Transcripts/Official Transcripts - Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page) - Statement of research interest (1 page) (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: Becca Franzen, Ed.D., Professor and Director of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education Email: becca.franzen@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-4943 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 (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 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. 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