The Environment & Society (ES) discipline in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking applications for a full-time, academic year (9-month) instructional academic staff lecturer position focused on Natural Resources Communication and Public Relations. This individual is responsible for classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assists with instructional development and design for a single course or series of courses within an academic discipline to support the delivery of quality instruction. Serves as an instructor of record for courses such as NRES 320 – Natural Resources Communication and Public Relations. Teaches 12 credits or the equivalent each academic semester. The potential exists for teaching during summer and winterim sessions for additional compensation.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher with an applied emphasis on public communication in a relevant Natural Resources field, Education, Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies or another related field. Knowledge of appropriate social science methods to inform natural resource management decisions. Knowledge of public relations and media engagement in natural resource settings.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in an undergraduate setting. Experience with meeting facilitation techniques. Experience implementing techniques for managing conflicts in a natural resource setting.
Apply by April 24, 2024, for full consideration. Anticipated start date is August 26, 2024.
Compensation: $45,500 minimum annually; based on qualifications and experience. Eligible for a competitive benefits package as described at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/total-rewards/
Contact Dr. Kendra Liddicoat at [email protected] or (715) 346-2028 with questions. More details on the position and application process can be found at https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=20745.