Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning

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Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning

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Assistant Professor

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), funded through an agreement with the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (40%) and outreach education (60%). The candidate will teach 3‑4 courses per academic year and provide research and outreach for Wisconsin communities as an Extension Specialist.

• Develop extension programming and applied research to support CLUE program mission and goals.
• Support extension programming through direct engagement in the program plan of work process in the Community Development Institute.
• Leverage UW‑Extension and UW‑Stevens Point investments in CLUE by securing extramural funding for undergraduate and graduate students and staff.
• Develop and teach approximately 3‑4 courses per academic year in support of the Conservation and Community Planning degree and other CNR programming.
• Provide support and mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students as a Professor in the CNR.
• Participate in curriculum, strategy, and faculty/staff governance and oversight within the Environment and Society Discipline.
• Operate in a team atmosphere to provide land use, natural resources, and community planning education to local governments, non‑profits, businesses, and the public.
• Create an extension program focused on local government and communities through the lens of land use planning and intergovernmental decision‑making.
• Provide technical assistance, education, and applied social science research to CLUE’s audiences.
• Ensure outreach work is visible, accessible, and responsive to client audiences.
• Manage occasional evening and weekend hours as required.

• Full‑time, salaried, exempt, annual (12‑month) year‑based faculty position.
• Minimum annual salary: $73,500.00, with final offer commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Eligible UW employees receive an excellent benefits package.

• Ph.D. at or near completion, or other terminal degree in urban and regional planning or related field, with a broad understanding of current community development issues. Degree must be completed by December 1 2026 to be considered for retention in the second year.
• Strong analytical and research skills, preferably including quantitative and social science research methods.
• Experience with community outreach, research, and/or education.

• Demonstrated research on topics related to community development, comprehensive land use planning, economic development, sustainability, energy, and environmental planning.
• Professional experience developing or administering regulatory tools, such as zoning or subdivision ordinances.
• Demonstrated ability to work across topical areas relevant to Wisconsin communities.
• Experience with Extension.
• Experience teaching undergraduates.
• Experience in experiential teaching and learning methods.

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.

The University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff. The university is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy.