About the Role
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 – Fisheries and Water Resources & Extension Specialist Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: This is a twelve‑month, tenure‑track faculty position in the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources (CNR) that also serves as an affiliated Extension specialist with the UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Natural Resources Institute. The successful candidate will integrate applied research, technical assistance, and community engagement with Extension, while supporting the CNR’s undergraduate education and outreach mission. As part of the faculty and staff team within the Center for Watershed Science and Education (CWSE), this position is expected to assist communities and other stakeholders in the investigation and management of current and emerging water resource concerns in Wisconsin and the surrounding region. We are seeking candidates able to provide deep technical expertise and leadership in at least one of the following focus areas: Contaminants of Emerging and Legacy Concern: Investigate the occurrence, fate, and transport of chemical or biological contaminants (e.g., bacteria, chloride, nitrate, pesticides, PFAS, nitrate, pharmaceuticals, or viruses) in surface and groundwater. This includes developing outreach strategies to help communities and individuals mitigate health risks and implement effective treatment or management solutions. Surface Water and Watershed Management: Advance the understanding of how physical, chemical, and/or biological processes can affect water quality within wetlands, ponds, lakes, and streams. This focus area bridges water quality with ecosystem health, supporting fisheries and aquatic habitat management through watershed-scale interventions and stakeholder engagement. Groundwater and Agricultural Systems: Address the intersection of land use and groundwater. This includes conducting applied research on how agricultural practices impact aquifer health and working directly with producers and rural communities to balance productive landscapes with sustainable water resources. Primary Responsibilities: A. Extension 75% Create an Extension and applied research program focused on at least one of the above focus areas. Develop client audiences for focus area(s), offer educational assistance to communities, and engage stakeholders in direct support of the Natural Resources Institute’s programming missions. Collaborate with the CWSE’s Water and Environmental Analysis Laboratory in direct support of applied research goals and outcomes. Engage with the network of Extension faculty and staff across the state to serve the state’s needs and contribute to the shared organizational mission of Extension. Provide leadership and sound-science communication in support of affiliated goals. Secure extramural grant funding to engage and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in furthering Extension programming. This position may require possible evening and weekend hours. B. Teaching 25% Responsible for teaching one upper-level water course per semester that supports the Fisheries and Water Resources degree options and CNR programming. Provide support and mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students consistent with the role of Professor in the CNR. As a faculty member of the Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline and CNR, participate in processes for curriculum, strategy, and faculty/staff governance and oversight. Expected to demonstrate scholarly activity and provide service to the College and community. **Full position description is available upon request. ** Key Job Responsibilities: Department: The Fisheries and Water Resources Discipline is in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/). It has approximately 1,585 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), the Aquatic Biomonitoring Laboratory, the Center for Watershed Science and Education, and several joint research efforts with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, including the Fisheries Analysis Center. 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 Chemical Engineering. Compensation: $73,000, minimum annually, based on qualifications and experience Relocation assistance may be available for this position Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in a water resources-related field such as hydrology, hydrogeology, watershed management, environmental engineering, or allied field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated ability to develop an applied research program that provides water quality management information that is useful to Wisconsin communities, individuals, and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience or ability to conduct outreach activities and programming for targeted audiences related to water resources. Experience with undergraduate teaching and/or mentoring of students in research. Experience integrating hands-on techniques such as field-based measurements or analytical instrumentation into coursework and applied water quality research. Demonstrated ability to integrate geographical information systems, spatial analysis, or data visualization skills into research and Extension products. How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 04/26/2026 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 candidate’s research and outreach philosophy as it relates to the position (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 application materials listed above. Contact Information: Name: Dr. Kevin Masarik, Assistant Professor of Fisheries and Water Resources Email: kmasarik@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-4276 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. 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