Visiting Practitioner

Job Duties:

The Department of Operations and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position, for a three-year renewable contract, to join us on January 1, 2026. We are seeking two dedicated industry-based educators in construction that demonstrate leadership and utilize experiential, applied-learning instructional techniques.  

 

The successful candidate will become part of an innovative and supportive community that prioritizes an executive-based learning model in teaching with 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 industry settings. Our program, with over 300 students, receives substantial support from alumni and major construction firms both regionally and nationally. The primary role of this position will be teaching in construction, both traditional and hybrid courses in Estimating, Project Scheduling and Cost Control, Light Construction Methods and Materials, and Architectural Graphics.

 

Expected scholarly and service activities include advisement of students in undergraduate programs, tracking program learning outcomes, serving on the program team, and advising relevant student organizations or competition teams.

 

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

 

 

Department:

The Operations and Management (O&M) Department is housed in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Management. O&M primarily serves undergraduate majors in Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Technology, Construction, and Packaging, as well as graduate majors in Training and Human Resources Development, Engineering, Risk Control and Management, and Operations and Supply Management. The department currently has 40 faculty/staff and offers more than 50 courses and 100 different sections each semester.?UW-Stout’s Operations and Management Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.? 

 

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  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. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

 

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

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

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field such as architecture or civil engineering paired with industry credentials such as NCARB, RA, CCM, CPC.
• Five years of industry experience in a leadership role with supervisory responsibilities managing complex projects in construction areas.
• Active network within construction industry organizations, regional or national. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in construction related field and/or credentials related to specific teaching areas in construction.
• Ten (10) years of business/industry experience with demonstrated leadership or ownership of a construction company with experience spanning various aspects of construction building construction methods.  
• Engagement in construction programs at technical college or university level through cooperative education experiences, recruitment of students, service as a guest speaker, provide course projects, and/or hands on demonstrations.
• Three (3) years of combined teaching and/or industry training experience.   

 

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, 11/21/2025 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after 11/21/2025 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 (1-2 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 for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: 

Search Chair: Calvin Chen  

Email: chenc@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: 

Search Coordinator: Janell Reitz 

Phone: (715) 232-1329 

Email: reitzj@uwstout.edu  

 

 

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.