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    Assistant Professor- Physical Geographer - LaCrosse, United States - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse LaCrosse, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Posting Details
    Position Information

    Recruitment Number
    5571

    Working Title
    Assistant Professor- Physical Geographer (Tenure- Track)

    Classification Title
    Assistant Professor

    Proposed Salary to be Offered
    $61,000

    Appointment Percentage (Budget)
    100%

    Position Summary
    The Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Physical Geography and Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2024. We seek an individual with interests in Earth System Science, including hydrology, climatology, or watershed science, and whose teaching and research include a strong field component. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in Earth environments, climate change, and weather and climate, and will develop upper-level courses in their area(s) of expertise. Experience in geospatial and computational methods will be considered an asset. A commitment to teaching excellence and engaging undergraduate students in research projects and field work are essential. The ideal candidate would engage in consortia such as the UWL River Studies Center and/or Wisconsin's Freshwater Collaborative. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field at the time of appointment.
    Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The individual is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline. In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
    UWL will offer salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications. The target offer for this position is $61,000.

    Position Type
    Faculty/Instructional

    Pay Basis
    Academic

    FLSA
    Exempt

    Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?
    Yes

    Required Qualifications
    • Ph.D. in Geography or related field. ABD will be considered. Degree must be earned by the personnel review held in the spring of the first year.
    • Qualified to teach existing introductory physical geography and environmental science courses
    • Evidence of ability and commitment to conduct high quality research


    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior teaching experience in Geography, Environmental Science, or related field
    • Commitment to teaching existing upper-level physical geography courses and developing new courses in Earth System Science including, but not limited to, hydrology, climatology, or watershed science
    • Demonstrated commitment to face-to-face education, primarily at the undergraduate level
    • Experience implementing inquiry, project, and/or technology-based active learning into teaching within the classroom and in the field.
    • Commitment to actively participate in service to the department, college, university, profession and community
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across teaching and service activities
    • Commitment to student growth and development (e.g., academic, career, internship and research advising)


    Physical Demands
    Reasonable Accommodations
    UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact or This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
    All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at or

    Working conditions and environment
    Office/ Classroom setting

    Miscellaneous Information
    Information about your benefits
    Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
    Highlights include:
    • excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
    • paid holidays and sick days.
    • sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
    • after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
    • benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

    Learn more at:

    Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
    Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
    The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — "the mind and body."
    UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students. It is the No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes' 2023 America's Top Colleges list. And it is Wisconsin's top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report's list of the Best National Universities.
    UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education. UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts. UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.
    UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate. This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.5% of the first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.
    UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at
    The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.
    Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:

    AA/EO Statement
    The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
    DEI Statement
    UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for by (ACO).
    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
    For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see or contact the University Police Department at



    SOE Affiliation
    No

    Division/College
    College of Science and Health

    Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
    The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond.

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