JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20346 Position Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Wildlife TTC Title and Code: Assistant Professor (FA040), Associate Professor (FA030), Professor (FA020) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, Trainer Natural Resources Bldg Supervisor: Brian Sloss, Dean Department: College of Natural Resource Position Summary The Douglas R. Stephens Chair in Wildlife and Director of the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife is a full-time (12-month), tenure track, Extension Specialist position that includes 75% Director responsibilities (grant writing, research, Extension programming, and administration) and 25% undergraduate teaching (approximately 3 credit hours/semester). This position is expected to develop and maintain an impactful Extension wildlife research and outreach program that addresses issues of importance to Wisconsin\'s citizens and communities. The research, outreach, and Extension work is supported by a \$2 million dollar endowment establishing the Douglas R. Stephens Endowed Chair in Wildlife. The Chair/Director will be expected to connect the resources of the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife to other Extension researchers and outreach programs and to take a leadership and collaborative role in existing and emerging wildlife initiatives, teams, and opportunities. We are especially interested in candidates that have the ability to foster effective, collegial, cooperative and productive relationships with students to advance outreach and extension programming. The successful candidate will be poised to be a key contributor to advancing the field of applied wildlife research and delivering innovative outreach. Other expectations include undergraduate and graduate student advising, and contribution to college and university governance. Varied hours will be required. Anticipated Appointment Date: July 2024 Terms of Employment This is a tenure-track, 12-month faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 - Curriculum Vitae - Contact information for three professional references - Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts may be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Chris Yahnke, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: cyahnke@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2455 Human Resources Contact 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 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Completed PhD in Wildlife ecology, management, or a closely related field 5 years of experience as a professional wildlife biologist Demonstrated record of developing and delivering community outreach programming including success in public communication about managing wildlife and scientific principles and findings. Demonstrated record of scholarship and publication history. Success in securing extramural support of applied wildlife research. Commitment and ability to be an excellent undergraduate educator and mentor. Preferred Qualifications Research and teaching experience in one or more of the following: wildlife habitat management, human-wildlife conflicts, ungulate ecology, or spatial analysis of wildlife populations. Experience in working with diverse populations of learners and stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership and professional recognition in field of wildlif ecology and management. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu