Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning

Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) College of Natural Resources (CNR) is seeking a tenure-track faculty position in Community and Regional Planning. This is a joint annual appointment with the UWSP CNR within the Environment & Society discipline and the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE). As a UWSP faculty member, the candidate has responsibilities for undergraduate teaching of upper-level courses (40% of the position) and for outreach education with CLUE (60% of the position), which is partially funded through an agreement with the Division of Extension at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Interested candidates should apply by April 30, 2026, for full consideration. The review of applicants will begin after that date and continue until the position is filled.

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Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A 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, including, but not limited to, comprehensive land use planning, housing, transportation, and sustainability. The 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 that are relevant to Wisconsin communities.
• Experience with Extension.
• Experience teaching undergraduates.
• Experience in experiential teaching and learning methods.

Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 4/30/2026 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
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)
• Statement of research and outreach relevant to Wisconsin (1 page)
• Official Transcripts will be required of the finalist