Graduate/Research/Teaching Assistant – College of Natural Resources (Continuous Recruitment)

**DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO BY THE COLLEGE **

A Graduate Assistant is used primarily to designate a graduate student who has been assigned responsibilities in an instructional department.

A Research Assistant is a graduate student working towards a Master's or Ph.D. degree. An appointment as a research assistant is appropriate if the activity performed by the research assistant is primarily for the benefit of the individual's course of study and research and directly applicable to the individual's thesis or dissertation.

A Teaching Assistant is a graduate student who is enrolled in the University of Wisconsin system who is regularly assigned teaching and related responsibilities, other than manual or clerical responsibilities, under the supervision of a member of the faculty.

While this position is listed as “On Site,” there are cases where the position may be partially or fully remote. Discuss with your faculty advisor.

At the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point College of Natural Resources, education is rooted in the real world, learning happens in the field, in the lab, and in the communities you will one day serve. With diverse programs across the natural resources spectrum, you will find opportunities to explore your interests and turn your passion into a meaningful future. Our community includes more than 1,500 undergraduate students, 123 faculty and staff, and a global network of over 13,000 alumni leading in wildlife, forestry, fisheries, water resources, environmental science, paper science and chemical engineering, and related fields. Through internships, research, scholarships, and active student organizations, students gain hands-on experience and build the skills, connections, and confidence to become leaders who make a difference.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant is a part-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), student assistant position. The Graduate Assistant is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, academic year (9-month), student assistant position.

NOTE: This position may become hourly if the employee has other student hourly appointment(s) and/or due to FLSA requirements.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide for Graduate Assistants/Short-Term Academic Staff.

To qualify for graduate assistantships, you must:

• Be admitted to a graduate degree program at UW-Stevens Point

• Be in good standing in the degree program (maintain at least a 3.0 GPA)

• For a research assistant, must be enrolled for at least 9 graduate credits at the beginning of the academic year or 5 graduate credits during the summer

• For a graduate assistant or teaching assistant, must be enrolled for at least 4 graduate credits at the beginning of the academic year or 3 graduate credits during the summer (We recommend that the graduate assistants limit their maximum course loads to 9 credits per semester.)

**DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO BY THE COLLEGE **

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

For questions pertaining to this position, please contact:

Name: Debra Peters, Administrative Specialist

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2057

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

UWSP Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.