Assistant Professor of Interpretation

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Interpretation

Faculty

Regular

Assistant Professor

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.

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; 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

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.