Lecturer-Civil & Environmental Engineering

Position Summary:

The Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a full-time Teaching Academic Staff (Lecturer) position in Environmental Engineering for the 2021/2022 school year. The position may continue for additional years. The position is well suited for MS graduates or recent doctoral graduates who would like to develop their teaching skills and establish a record of experience as an instructor. UW-Platteville offers a New Instructor Learning Community and will provide mentorship.

Responsibilities:

The ability to teach introductory environmental engineering courses is required. Applicants may also be expected to teach other introductory courses, such as Fluid Mechanics, and participate in advising the senior design students.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

M.S. or Ph.D. in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or closely related engineering field is required.  

Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and present evidence of, or aptitude for, excellent teaching.  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to or experience with diverse populations.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of teaching experience; two semesters as a half-time teaching assistant in graduate school meet this qualification. Some professional/field experience is desirable.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

Department Information:

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department currently consists of thirteen tenured/tenure track faculty members and three instructional academic staff and graduates approximately 105 students per year.  The department offers ABET accredited undergraduate degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.

The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS) enrolls approximately 3,500 students in ABET-accredited BS degree programs in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical and Software Engineering, and Engineering Physics and BS degrees in Mathematics, Broad-field Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems.

 Campus Information:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 7,000 students in 42 baccalaureate and 6 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by June 10, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. 

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

 Dr. Christina Curras, Department Chair, at currasc@uwplatt.edu

 or Austin Polebitski, Search Chair, at polebitskia@uwplatt.edu

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures.  As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2021.  Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same.  For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/.