Assistant Professor of Forestry

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Forestry

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position in the Forestry Discipline. The successful applicant will have expertise in forest biometrics, with the opportunity to develop and teach courses in forest and natural resource inventory and monitoring, computational modeling, and/or GIS/remote sensing in forestry and/or fire applications. Additional teaching opportunities will depend on qualifications and may include CNR core curriculum (e.g., Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife). The teaching load for full-time faculty is 12 credits per semester during the fall/spring academic year and 6 credits during summer. A minimum of 4 credits of the summer teaching will be assigned in the College’s Summer Field Experience, with at least 3 weeks of teaching at our Treehaven field station required.  Other duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising, service on University and College committees, and scholarship production including the engagement of undergraduates in research opportunities. Opportunities exist for involvement in established research, outreach, and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in, and a desire to work with, an array of student learning experiences and backgrounds is expected.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching (80%) - Teach 12 credits per semester. Courses include forest and natural resource data analysis and natural resources and forest inventory. Potential to develop course(s) incorporating computational modeling, and GIS/remote sensing in forestry or fire applications.

• Research & Scholarship (10%) - Scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in natural resource data analysis or the use of advancing technology in forestry and natural resource modeling/monitoring. Secure funding to support scholarship and research activities.

• Service (10%) - Service in the College, University, and Professional organization is expected.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The Forestry Discipline is in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/) and is one of the largest undergraduate forestry programs in North America with more than 300 undergraduate majors in four options. All options are accredited by the Society of American Foresters. The CNR has approximately 1,550 undergraduates, 50 graduate students, and over 130 faculty and staff. The College supports premier 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.

Compensation:

The Assistant Professor of Forestry is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), faculty position. 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. in Forestry or closely related field (e.g., natural resources) or will have an earned Ph.D. prior to the start date (August 25, 2027, or negotiable).

Preferred Qualifications:

• One additional post-secondary degree (B.S., Master’s) in Forestry.

• Experience in forest biometry and one of the following areas: inventory and monitoring, computational modeling, carbon assessment, GIS/remote sensing in forestry & fire applications.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in subjects related to forest inventory or methods to model or obtain data in forested environments to make natural resource management decisions.

• Knowledge of forest field techniques or tools used in analysis of forest and forest fire environments, such as sampling design, forest growth and yield modeling, and statistical analyses.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and/or secure external funding.

• Commitment and experience in working with diverse communities of students and partners.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 10/8/2026 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/Official Transcripts

(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: Melinda Vokoun, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Forestry and Coordinator of Forestry Discipline

Email: melinda.vokoun@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2342

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 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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.