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UW - STOUT Asst. Prof of Operations Management in MENOMONIE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21343 JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor, Risk Control/Safety, Construction and Operations Management JOB DETAILS: 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. 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. Complete applications received by end of day, 11/25/2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 11/25/2024 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled 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 before uploading all of the required application materials, please contact: Doreen Johnson, Human Resources Email: johnsondo@uwstout.edu For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21343: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements 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 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu