What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Surveying and Geomatics position at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in surveying and geomatics at the Assistant Professor level to start in August 2026. We are excited to find a new faculty member to join our group of dedicated educators to teach undergraduate engineering at our public institution. We seek candidates who will collaborate with us to continually improve our pedagogy and curriculum to develop more diverse citizen engineers who will create the sustainable and equitable infrastructure of the future.
This is a full time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment. The University of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package and the department is committed to providing relocation assistance. The college and department support teaching excellence and provide opportunities for new hires to participate in onboarding activities that focus on curricular development and pedagogy.
Review of candidates will begin on November 3rd, 2026. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall of 2026.
* Teach and develop a range of undergraduate courses that include surveying, GIS, and advanced coursework in remote or scanned data collection as well as design-focused senior level classes in civil engineering. Applicants must also have the ability to teach other civil engineering related courses (for example, Introduction to Infrastructure, Engineering Graphics, etc.).
* Provide academic advising to approximately 35 students.
* Participate in scholarly and professional development activities that will enhance teaching effectiveness. Examples of such activities include technical discipline-specific research, engineering education research, and professional consulting. Ideally, research activities will include direct undergraduate student involvement.
* Work with colleagues in the department and across campus to build a strong program focused on data collection methods for use in construction and engineering related fields.
* Participate in department, college, and university service.
* Participate in ABET accreditation and assessment efforts.
* Allocate 10 hours per week outside of class for student engagement with at least 5 hours reserved for meeting students in office hours.
What You Need to Succeed:
PhD in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Geophysics, or related field
Ability to teach and develop undergraduate courses in surveying and geomatics, as well as other civil engineering-related courses.
Progress towards becoming a licensed professional engineer or surveyor by having passed the FE or PLS exam or having a minimum of 6 months professional experience in a related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong commitment to undergraduate education and teaching excellence.
Willingness to work with students and faculty in an inclusive and collegial environment.
At least one semester experience as a Teaching Assistant or lead instructor.
Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Platteville:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department currently has 480 students, with 410 of them majoring in civil engineering and 70 of them majoring in environmental engineering. The programs provide students with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue a productive lifelong career in industry or to engage in further study at the graduate level. The Department has 15 faculty and staff. Our students are actively engaged in high-impact practices including undergraduate research, internships, community service, and student organizations. The Department hosts eight student organizations, including the Platteville Society of Environmental Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Engineers Without Borders. The Department is a collegial, collaborative, and supportive learning environment for students and staff. Surveying and GIS have been key parts of our curriculum for many decades.
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science:
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS). The College of EMS serves over 2,650 undergraduate students and 73 graduate students.
The College of EMS's values are provided below:
We, the employees of the College of EMS, value being a key player in our undergraduate students' success:
We value teaching excellence, continuously improving our teaching skills, creating engaging learning environments, and implementing known best practices in STEM education
We value nurturing a culture of care toward our students and our colleagues
We value the university's goal of serving students with a wide range of preparation, and we meet our students where they are
We value high standards to prepare our students for the rigors of the STEM workplace
We value providing job-ready skills to our students through authentic, applied, and hands-on learning experiences
Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:
TheUniversity of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted through ouronline applicant portal. Applications are due by November 3, 2025, although they will be accepted until the position has been filled.
How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.
A current resume/vita which may also note any contributions to scholarly (e.g. journal publications, conference presentations) or practitioner (e.g. trade publications, presentations) audiences or service to professional associations.
Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references. References will not be contacted until the final stages of the search and only with the candidate's foreknowledge.
A separate summary of your teaching philosophy and experience, including information on how you will provide a learning environment suitable for all students.
List of UW-Platteville civil and environmental engineering courses you are able to teach.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Austin Polebitski, polebitskia@uwplatt.edu,608-342-1544
Legal Notices and Important Information:
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 ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.
The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.
Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.
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The Universities of Wisconsin 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. *. 19.36(7).
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.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.