Assistant Professor, Risk Control/Safety, Construction and Operations Management

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The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August of 2026. We are seeking a dedicated educator to teach cross disciplinary construction, safety/risk control, and organizational leadership-related courses using applied-learning instructional techniques.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• ABD or Doctorate in Risk Control/Safety Management, Emergency Management, Construction Management, Organizational Leadership, Operations Research, or a closely related field by employment start date
• Five (5) years of business/industry experience spanning various aspects of construction safety/risk control, building construction methods, and/or operations/leadership management
• Previous teaching of students and/or industry training of employees

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Professional certification such as a CSP, CIH, ARM, etc.
• Earned or able to obtain an OSHA 500 Construction Industry Trainer Certification by 8/17/2026

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and develop undergraduate/graduate courses (online, hybrid and in-person) in construction risk control/safety, emergency management, operations, and 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 project.
• Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader community.
• Perform self-driven research.

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, March 1, 2026 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after 03/01/2026 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:

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

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

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

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.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Jason Liu

Email:  liuj@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: Janell Reitz

Phone: (715) 232-1329

Email: reitzj@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact our Human Resources office, Phone: 715.232.2149.

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Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

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 make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

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. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s 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 candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

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

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.