Assistant Professor of Interpretation

Organization

College of Natural Resources, UW-Stevens Point

Job Posted

April 1, 2026

Job status

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Rebecca Franzen

Contact Email

becca.franzen@uwsp.edu

Contact Phone

715-346-4943

Deadline to Apply

Location

Stevens Point, WI
United States
Join the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point CNR team! We are looking for someone with experience in university teaching, professional development, and public interpretation programs.

Summary

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.

To apply and view the full position description, visit Assistant Professor of Interpretation

Compensation Information

The Assistant Professor in Interpretation is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year-based faculty position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum annual salary of $57,000.00, a final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. 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.