JOB NO: 266775-FA
WORK TYPE: FACULTY-FULL TIME, ONSITE
DEPARTMENT: CALS/BIO SYS ENGR
LOCATION: MADISON
CATEGORIES: FACULTY
| JOB SUMMARY: | The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison is seeking candidates for a 9-month tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level specializing in water management for agricultural systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a nationally recognized extension and research program through extramural funding. Extension and research areas may include, but not limited to: -Developing and applying water quantity models for audiences that include producers, service providers, consultants, federal/state agency personnel, and management in agricultural and food processing systems. -Designing and applying digital technologies, sensors, and software to improve water use efficiency, production economics, energy use/cost, and other identified stakeholder needs. -Identifying and addressing emerging trends, issues, and needs that will present critical challenges to irrigated agricultural production systems and food processing systems. These may include addressing climate resilience, adoption of new water saving technologies in agricultural and food processing systems, or other needs identified through close partnerships with stakeholders. |
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| RESPONSIBILITIES: | This tenure-track position will be a nine-month extension and research appointment. The position’s principal duties will include: * CALS Extension-funded faculty are expected to generate, translate, and apply research-based knowledge and methods to issues and problems by integrating research and educational activities into a coherent body of work. CALS Extension-funded faculty are expected to provide leadership in the design, development, and implementation of educational programs and to document the impact of these efforts. * Develop and carry out a vigorous externally funded research program, and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. * Develop an externally supported, nationally recognized, extension program that integrates research activities and is supported by competitive grants, industry contributions, and revenue from other programs * Teach graduate and undergraduate students, commensurate with college expectations and consistent with the teaching loads of the department. Mentor students and promote their development and success in a collaborative environment. * Contribute to outreach and service functions of the department, college, university, and professional societies. * Contribute to programs aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, college, and university. Promote an inclusive and diverse climate within our campus and associated communities. |
| INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY: | Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion |
| EDUCATION: | Required To be eligible, a candidate must have a Ph.D in an accredited engineering field, or field closely related to the extension and research programs outlined in the position description. The preferred candidate may have broader extension or research expertise in the environmental impacts of water management, including mater quality. |
| QUALIFICATIONS: | * Candidates should demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach in their research and a willingness to work with other faculty members within the department, college, and university. * Successful candidates will have a record of or demonstrate potential for: * Extramural grant-writing and publications in peer reviewed journals: The candidate should demonstrate the potential to develop, externally fund and maintain an active extension and research program. * Teaching & curriculum development and graduate student training/mentoring: The candidate should be able to contribute to biological systems engineering courses and have a passion for mentoring graduate students. * Contribution to the outreach and service functions of CALS: The successful candidate will provide extension program leadership that serves the needs of Wisconsin agriculture while collaborating regionally, nationally, and internationally on educational programs that focus on water quality, water management, and water use efficiency in agricultural systems. * Promoting an inclusive and diverse climate within our campus and associated communities |
| WORK TYPE: | Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. |
| APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION: | Ongoing/Renewable |
| ANTICIPATED BEGIN DATE: | AUGUST 21, 2023 |
| SALARY: | Minimum $85,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | Please contact Professor Brian Luck at bluck@wisc.edu with position-related questions. The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. The Department of Biological Systems Engineering is committed to advancing diversity in all areas, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Apply online at “Jobs at UW” (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 266775-FA. Applications must be received through the UW-Madison’s online application system. To begin the process, please click “Apply Now”. Applicants must upload the following information as a single PDF document: 1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Statement of interest for each of the following topics: a) research b) extension c) teaching d) equity and diversity (1-page) 4) Transcripts Names and contact information of three references will be requested from selected applicants prior to final interviews. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, any information regarding an applicant will be released upon request. Finalist cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The deadlines for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2022; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. |
| CONTACT: | Susan Reinen sue.reinen@wisc.edu 608-262-2250 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. |
| OFFICIAL TITLE: | Assistant Professor(FA040) |
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| DEPARTMENT(S): | A072200-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/BIO SYS ENGR |
| EMPLOYMENT CLASS: | Faculty |
| JOB NUMBER: | 266775-FA |
| The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ 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 will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. |
APPLICATIONS OPEN:OCT 26 2022 Central Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:OPEN UNTIL FILLED
