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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21558 Position Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Director of the Center for Land Use Education TTC Title and Code: Assistant Professor (FA040)/Associate Professor (FA030)/Professor (FA020) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Dr. Brian Sloss, Dean, College of Natural Resources Position Summary The Director of the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) position is a full-time (12-month), UW-Stevens Point tenure-track faculty position that includes 80% Director responsibilities (grant writing, research, Extension programming, and administration) and 20% undergraduate teaching. CLUE is a multifaceted Extension and education center with one additional full-time tenure-track faculty member and several staff and student employees. The individual will be a UW-Madison Division of Extension Specialist within the Community Development Institute providing Extension leadership, research, and community engagement while engaging the CNR undergraduate and graduate education and community engagement mission. The Director will be expected to connect the resources of the Center to other Extension researchers and outreach programs and to take a leadership and collaborative role in existing and emerging community development and land use and natural resource initiatives, teams, and opportunities. Outreach work will focus on state and/or local policies that support Wisconsins rural and urban communities. The candidate will collaborate with CLUE staff, UW-Madison Division of Extension personnel, and local and state partners to conduct research, develop publications, and conduct outreach. We are open to outreach work that is broadly focused on conservation and community planning through a social-environmental systems approach. This position is one of two faculty members responsible for teaching and managing the conservation and community planning major in the CNR. Teaching responsibilities are two courses per year. One course will focus on planning implementation tools, including zoning. The other course will be developed or selected based on the candidate\'s qualifications and may include an opportunity to teach at the graduate level. The candidate will also support students through advising and provide opportunities for students to participate in applied research/projects. Scholarship and service are expected, and opportunities exist for involvement in international programs. The CNR is committed to utilizing teaching practices that advance equity and support inclusion. Anticipated Appointment Date: July 2025 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 02/28/2025 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 or Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check including a financial history check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to 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. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Dr. Austin Holland, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: auholl n@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-3206 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 o For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21558: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications *A Ph.D. 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, housing, transportation, and sustainability. *Professional experience in community planning, community development, or community engagement. *Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills. *Outstanding communication skills (written and oral). *Demonstrated budget development and management skills. *Ability to develop and teach undergraduate courses focused on conservation and community planning, plan implementation tools (including zoning), public engagement, research methods, organizational leadership (including non-profits), and/or sustainable communities. *Ability to develop and implement extension and outreach programming. *Demonstrated research on topics related to community development, economic development, sustainability, and environmental planning. *Experience working with a broad range of partners including local governments, state agencies, professional planning organizations, other community partners, and University and Extension partners. Preferred Qualifications *Strong analytical and research skills, preferably including social science and quantitative research methods. *Demonstrated track record of writing, securing, and implementing external grants and contracts. *Ability to connect and incorporate undergraduates in extension and research. *Experience working effectively with diverse populations. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu