Assistant Professor of Interpretation

Job Description

The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) College of Natural Resources (CNR) is seeking a tenure-track nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position available in the Environment and Society Discipline.

Primary responsibilities are teaching, research, scholarship, and service. This position builds and leads the natural/cultural history interpretation portion of an undergraduate environmental education and interpretation program (EE/I).

Teaching responsibilities within the EE/I and Wildlife Education programs include courses in oral interpretation methods, interpretive media, and environmental interpretation practicum for the CNR’s various field stations. Additional teaching obligations 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.

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:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in interpretation or a related field, earned at the time of application, will be considered for hire at the Assistant Professor level, with the 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 04/30/2026 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
• Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)
• Statement of research interest (1 page)