Assistant Professor, Risk Control/Safety, Construction and Operations Management - University of Wisconsin-Stout

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to join us in August of 2025. We are seeking a dedicated educator to teach cross disciplinary construction safety/risk control and methods as well as organizational leadership-related courses by utilizing applied-learning instructional techniques.

The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and supportive community that prioritize excellence in teaching and active student engagement. As a polytechnic university, we emphasize experiential learning by providing students with authentic as well as hands-on experiences in both classroom, laboratory and industrial settings. Our state-of-the-art facilities and the associated equipment enable research in concrete-based materials, building information management systems, metal casting, welding, fabrication/product development, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, as well as ergonomics. Scholarly and service activities are supported by both internal and external grants, and funds are available for professional development and student research and dissemination.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• ABD or Doctorate in Risk Control/Safety Management, Construction Management, Organizational Leadership, Operations Research, or a closely related field by 8/18/25
• Five (5) years of business/industry experience spanning various aspects of construction safety/risk control, building construction methods and operations/leadership management
• Previous teaching of students and/or industry training of employees
• Earned or willing to obtain an OSHA 500 Construction Industry Trainer Certification by 8/18/2025

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Professional certification such as a CSP, CIH, ARM, etc.

Note: Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) required for tenure and promotion, unless by special exception process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and develop undergraduate/graduate courses in construction risk control/safety, operations as well as management as needed.
• Provide undergraduate/graduate student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning outcomes. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Advise graduate students in researching/developing their capstone thesis.
• Conduct alternative delivery methods and/or non-traditional teaching times.
• Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader community.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Operations and Management is one of eight departments within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Management and delivers courses that serve two undergraduate as well as three graduate majors. Fourteen full-time faculty members contribute to routinely teaching 52 different courses.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, November 25, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 11/25/24 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

1. Cover letter*
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Statement that demonstrates commitment to effectiveness in teaching (1-2 pages)
4. Research statement (1-2 pages)
5. Names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position
6. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to reasonably accommodate a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: Brian Finder
Email: finderb@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Doreen Johnson, Human Resources
Email: johnsondo@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employers premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsins Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrows leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantagesall included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsins only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsins Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community

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