Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02292208

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a major urban university, committed to academic excellence, located in the commercial and industrial hub of Wisconsin. The campus is in a pleasant residential neighborhood on Milwaukee’s northeast side, only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. UW-Milwaukee is one of the two “doctoral cluster” campuses in the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System, with a student enrollment of approximately 25,000. The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) at UWM is the only graduate school in the nation dedicated to the study of freshwater issues. Its interdisciplinary research and education programs link science with action and are integrated across five major areas: atmospheric sciences, freshwater system dynamics; human and ecosystem health; freshwater technology; and freshwater economics, policy, and management. It is the school’s goal to be recognized world-wide as the source of expert knowledge on water issues and a catalyst for great ideas that change how people think about and manage water resources. The School of Freshwater Sciences is based in the heart of Milwaukee’s Latinx community in the Harbor District. Our school facilities, including research vessels and laboratories, have direct access to the confluence of the Milwaukee, Menominee and Kinnickinnic Rivers and Lake Michigan. The campus and greater Milwaukee communities offer strong opportunities for research collaboration and professional development.
For information on Milwaukee please visit, https://uwm.edu/about-milwaukee/

Job Summary
Assistant Professor, tenure track, nine-month (academic year) appointment, with expertise in climate and watershed sciences, in the School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).

SFS seeks a scientist who will join a highly interdisciplinary program at the School of Freshwater Sciences and combine the strengths of freshwater sciences and atmospheric sciences at UWM to address the challenges of integrating climate and watershed science at scales relevant to local landscapes (urban and rural), regional hydrology (Great Lakes), and ecosystem services. The successful candidate will be prepared to:

Develop a high-quality Research portfolio employing modeling, environmental observations, and data synthesis techniques in climate and water science that involves independent and collaborative sponsored research, and obtain extramural funding for such programs from federal, state, and private sources;

Develop and Teach climate and water science courses. Options for teaching include undergraduate courses contributing to a new major in Freshwater Sciences and an existing major in Atmospheric Science, as well as graduate level courses supporting PhD, Master of Science, and Professional Science Masters degrees. The candidate will also be prepared to mentor students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds; and

Work with community partners (government, sewerage districts, not-for-profits, community groups, educational groups, etc.) interested in mitigating and adapting to climate change on local and regional watershed scale environments, as well as perform administrative duties, as part of Service duties commensurate with a tenure-track appointment in the School.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, freshwater science, oceanography, computer science, geography, or related field by time of appointment.

Evidence of strong research skills.

Evidence of commitment to quality teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in fields related to climate and watershed science, demonstrating ability to address the challenges of integrating climate and watershed science at scales relevant to local landscapes (urban and rural), regional hydrology (Great Lakes), and ecosystem services.

• Significant experience in programming, data visualization, machine learning, statistics, and/or other data-driven techniques.

• Applied and/or interdisciplinary research experience, with skill in integrating risk assessment and data analytics techniques with observed data or numerical model output.

• Professional and community service, and the ability to work with community partners.

• Participation in activities promoting Diversity, Inclusion & Access for underrepresented groups in the sciences.

• Effective communication skills for audiences of diverse backgrounds, knowledge and interests.

• High-quality teaching and experiential learning engagement with diverse students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Extramural funding and successful grant writing experience.

• Record of publications in respected peer-reviewed academic journals.

• Postdoctoral or other relevant work experience.

Application Instructions
All applicants will need to apply online at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/32986

• Submit electronically (1) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; (2) cover letter; (3) description for plans for independent research; (4)teaching philosophy (including diversity statement), and, (5) contact information for 3 professional references (name, address, phone, email).

• When submitting document (4) the teaching philosophy and diversity statement, please submit a combined document under the TEACHING PHILOSOPHY field when uploading the document to your application.
  
  
• In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether he/she/they meets any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

To view the full job description: Assistant Professor_UWMSFS_AD_OCT_14_2021

Questions should be directed to the co-chair of the Search and Screen Committee: Jonathan D. W. Kahl, Professor of Atmospheric Science 414-251-9215.

This is a continuous recruitment. Review of applications will begin November 13, 2021. Applications received after November 12, 2021 may not receive consideration. Screening of candidates is ongoing and will continue until a qualified candidate is chosen for this position. The names of those applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project

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 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/33499


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