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Deputy Sheriff-Jail Division

Description:

Performs intermediate protective and human support service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the county jail; does related work as required.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Jail Administrator.

Job Duties:

The duties of Deputy Sheriff – Jail will consist of, but not be limited to:

1. Processing inmates into custody of institution, searching prisoners, taking charge of personal property; providing opportunity to call attorney or relative, advising on institutional rules and regulations;

2. Operating intoxilizer and other specialized equipment;

3. Patrolling jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order;

4. Supervising inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, and personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures;

5. Serving as turnkey in admitting visitors, attorneys, police officers, and bondsmen;

6. Supervising the work of inmate workers;

7. Attending to special needs of prisoners and attempting to resolve individual problems, if possible;

8. Escorting and transporting inmates as required;

9. Preparing and maintaining detailed manual and computerized records on inmates;

10. Ensuring the care and maintenance of living quarters and recreational facilities used by inmates;

11. Performing laundry duty as assigned;

12. Arranging visits, inspecting items brought into the jail, checking incoming and outgoing mail;

13. Overseeing the serving of meals to inmates;

14. Distributing and administering medications as prescribed;

15. Maintain a clean workspace.

16. Performing related tasks as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • A high school graduate with a diploma as determined by the State Department of Public Instruction, or if the person has a G.E.D., then a minimum of an associate of arts degree or college degree, and some experience in law enforcement.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
Supplemental Information:

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations, and procedures of the institution; some knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; some knowledge of basic principles of human psychology; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports.

Special Requirements:

Possession of all qualifications for this position as required by Dubuque County and the State of Iowa. Must satisfactorily complete basic law enforcement and jail training programs. Must meet established civil service standards.

Physical Requirements:

The Deputy Sheriff – Jail shall have the ability to do the following:

1. Drive a motor vehicle;
2. Assist with the control of jail inmates;
3. Take persons into custody;
4. Physically restrain/control an inmate physically resisting a lawful order.
5. Transport persons to jail, courthouse, hospital, or other medical facility;
6. Use departmental equipment, including telephones, computers, and radios.
7. Be able to stand for extended periods of time.
8. Be able to smell potentially dangerous odors.

 

Equal Opportunity

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589-4441.

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Residence Life Coordinator

Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin – Platteville’s is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of 1-2 residence halls, supervise 1-2 undergraduate Senior Assistants, eight to twenty Resident Assistants, desk clerks, and student custodial personnel. The Residence Life Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of an Assistant Director of Residence Life or Residential Education and Staffing Manager (RESM) and work collaboratively in smaller team groups to direct and coordinate various departmental projects.

The position is a live-on, full-time position with occasional weekend and evening commitments.

The Department of Residence Life offers 10 co-educational residential living facilities at UW-Platteville where students live, learn, and grow. Our mission is to provide safe, clean, comfortable, and inclusive living environments as well as opportunities for individuals to be active participants in creating respectful and responsible learning communities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Receives and responds to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and procedures
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates student programs and initiatives for residence life
  • Serves as a main point of contact for resident support providing mediation and resolution of personal and facility issues
  • May supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the personnel management allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation

The Department of Residence Life offers 10 co-educational residential living facilities at UW-Platteville where students live, learn, and grow. Our mission is to provide safe, clean, comfortable, and inclusive living environments as well as opportunities for individuals to be active participants in creating respectful and responsible learning communities.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Selection, training, supervision and evaluation of student staff and employee

  • Facilitate and participate in extensive pre-service as well as on-going in-service training sessions (e.g. staff retreats, staff development exercises and activities, leadership workshops).
  • Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
  • Conduct meetings with individual staff members on a rotational basis.
  • Perform formal evaluation of each staff member every semester.
  • Facilitate interviews for department-wide staff selection processes.

Administration

  • Direct the overall management and operation of the residence hall.
  • Perform weekend duty (approximately two to three per semester).
  • Establish office hours for availability to residents and staff.
  • Submit administrative reports and forms (e.g. 15/30 reports, weekly occupancy reports, facilities reports, room change forms, single room contracts, surveys).
  • Coordinate desk operations with the Senior Assistant.
  • Meet with hall custodian.
  • Supervise hall opening and closing procedures.

Student Conduct

  • Communicate guidelines of conduct that protect the individual student’s rights and define student responsibilities.
  • Serve as initial disciplinary hearing officer.
  • Generate related correspondence to residents.
  • Advise and support Resident Assistants in matters of student conduct.
  • Maintain timely and accurate student conduct and crisis response records.
  • Consult with Assistant Director/RESM of Residence Life regarding referrals or other necessary action.

Advisor to Hall Involvement Teams (HIT)/Hall Governance

  • Provide information, resources and feedback to hall government representatives.
  • Advise/co-advise and attend weekly HIT and Executive Board meetings.
  • Communicate clear performance and involvement expectations to HIT members
  • Demonstrate support for the HIT as an entity and of the people who comprise the group in concrete and visible ways.
  • Create opportunities for team building, interaction and cooperation between the residence hall staff and HIT.
  • Monitor hall involvement team expenditures.

Community Development/Curriculum

  • Oversee the facilitation of Community Development/Curriculum within the hall.
  • Work closely with the Senior Assistant in community development and curriculum planning and implementation.
  • Support community development efforts by attending events within the hall/university, completing building walkthroughs, and by providing resource information for staff in the area of community development.

Resource for Residents

  • Provide assistance and information regarding hall issues and concerns, departmental policies, etc. In addition, serve as a resource regarding university departments, services and facilities.
  • Coordinate emergency procedures (e.g. medical/personal concerns, fire alarms, threatening weather situations, and urgent maintenance needs).
  • Counsel and refer regarding personal and academic concerns.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Supervisory experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work with various members of the institution, including faculty, senior leadership, and students
  • A demonstrated commitment of working with racially and socioeconomically diverse students
  • Experience working in a residence hall setting
  • Attention to detail

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University 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 online with priority review of applications starting December 8th, 2025. Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled.

How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
  • A current resume
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Matt Zielinski, zielinsm@uwplatt.edu

Lecturer of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Position Summary:

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Lecturer position. We seek an enthusiastic instructor who is passionate about teaching undergraduate engineering students and is committed to high-quality and engaging instructional practices. The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department is dedicated to hands-on engineering education focused on interdisciplinary coursework and cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom. We are a strong, student-centered program located in Southwest Wisconsin that prioritizes accessible undergraduate engineering education, effective teaching pedagogy, and dedication to an inclusive learning environment.

This position commences for the Spring 2026 semester.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
  • Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
  • Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching undergraduate courses in general engineering and the mechanical engineering curriculum.
  • Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through classroom and laboratory settings.
  • Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks and goals.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related Engineering fields
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
  • Desire or ability to teach courses in the mechanics stream such as Engineering Modeling and Design, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Materials, Design of Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes or in the thermal-fluid steam such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Systems Lab.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience teaching undergraduate courses during graduate school (serving as instructor of record is acceptable), or at least two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant for a laboratory or discussion sections, OR a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls students in 42 baccalaureate and 9 master’s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice, and business. The campus is 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.

Take a virtual tour of our campus!

Department information:

Mechanical Engineering is the largest of UW-Platteville’s ABET-accredited programs and the largest major on campus. Mechanical Engineering currently has 20 tenured/tenure track faculty and 6 instructional academic staff, serves approximately 1,000 majors, and graduates approximately 190 students per year. The majority of students are based at the UW–Platteville campus, while additional students pursue their studies online from various locations.

We provide a hands-on, experiential engineering education and our graduates are highly sought after throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and beyond. The department has long-standing relations with industrial partners throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Mechanical Engineering is housed in a new, state-of-the-art engineering building.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal.

Reviews will occur on a rolling basis as applications are received.  Applications received by December 15, 2025, will be given high priority, but will remain opened until the position is filled.

 

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
  • A current resume
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
  • Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. John Obielodan, obielodanj@uwplatt.edu

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science/Health Promotion

Position Summary:

The Health and Human Performance department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a dynamic tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science/Health Promotion, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate courses, research and scholarly activity, and university and departmental service.

This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit-eligible position with a salary of $60,000—$62,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility will be teaching Exercise Science undergraduate courses in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Potential courses to be taught include Biomechanical Kinesiology, Anatomical Kinesiology, Fitness Testing and Prescription, Exercise Technique & Performance, Human Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Physiology of Exercise, Advanced Physiology of Exercise, Injury Prevention and Treatment, and Exercise Science Research Methods.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
  • Record of research or a willingness to develop in the area of Exercise Science.
  • Academic advising to undergraduate students within the Health and Human Performance Department.
  • Effective collaboration with colleagues across the university to complete tasks and goals.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD, Ed.D, or other terminal degree in Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or related field. An ABD will be considered if completed by anticipated start date of position.
  • Two semesters or more of undergraduate teaching experience during or after completion of graduate school or at least two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant for a lab.
  • A strong commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification or willingness to obtain.

Why It’ Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers baccalaureate and 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.

The Health and Human Performance department includes four emphases: Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Health Promotion, and Physical Education. Our Exercise Science emphasis is designed to prepare graduates for the professional workplace research setting and acceptance into graduate schools. The Strength and Conditioning emphasis prepare students to train individuals in a variety of wellness settings, including athletics. Students within our Health Promotion field work in many different areas related to personal fitness or community/corporate wellness. The Physical Education emphasis prepares students for teaching physical education, health education, and/or adapted physical education in the K-12 setting. They also receive a coaching endorsement from the state of Wisconsin. The HHP department also offers minors in Sports Management, Health Promotion, and Coaching.

Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing all required qualifications and that articulates a vision for teaching and scholarly work at UW-Platteville.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references.
  • Pedagogy Statement that reflects the candidate’ perspective on the integration of teaching, research, and scholarly work to create transformative student learning experiences.
  • Unofficial graduate transcripts.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Tim Swenson, 608-342-1989, swensont@uwplatt.edu.

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.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

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).

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.

LAE Dean’s Office & Department Assistant

Position Summary:

The College of Liberal Arts & Education (LAE) at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville is accepting applications for a highly organized and service-oriented Dean’s Office and Department Assistant to provide administrative support to the Dean, Assistant Dean, and the academic programs of Social Sciences and the Master of Science in English Education (MSEE). This position serves as the College of LAE’s primary point of contact, supporting communication, coordinating office operations, assisting with events and projects, maintaining records and digital resources, and working closely with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.

The Dean’s Office and Department Assistant also oversees the LAE front office, supervises student workers, supports faculty and staff searches, manages scheduling and academic materials for assigned units, and contributes to a welcoming, efficient, and student-centered environment.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an hourly wage of $20.50.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide primary administrative assistance to the Dean and Assistant Dean of the College of LAE, including answering calls, welcoming visitors, and maintaining calendars.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for the department; coordinate flow of information among the Dean’s office, College faculty and staff, other university personnel, and units including ITS, event services, the textbook center, financial services, human resources, and the UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association.
  • Assist with planning, promotion, and execution of College meetings and events, including College and Council meetings, LAE Faculty Forums, LAE Spring Awards, and others.
  • Update directories, organizational charts, and signage for the College.
  • Post updates to LAE social media channels.
  • Manage the LAE front office including copier/printer, LAE conference room, office supplies, IT equipment, and serve as key coordinator for Gardner Hall.
  • Monitor the department, unit or program budget and expenses, and may assist in the development of program budget and projections.
  • Update and maintain SharePoint pages for Dean’s office, MSEE, and Social Sciences.
  • Coordinate projects and program components including, scheduling and logistics, unit workflow, and identifies areas for process improvements.
  • Supervise student workers.
  • May provide operational guidance and training on day-to-day activities of student workers and program staff.
  • Process contracts and additional payment forms for personnel and guest speakers.
  • Coordinate and submit textbook orders for Social Sciences. Maintain records of discontinued books and digital or open source options.
  • Interface with prospective students in Social Sciences and schedule meetings with prospective students and Faculty.
  • Develop class schedules and update classrooms for SS and MSEE programs.
  • Maintain and update records such as fact sheets, major/minor check sheets, office hours, ten-day enrollments, and workloads for SS and MSEE programs.
  • Assist with onboarding of new staff in applicable units.
  • Provide administrative support for faculty and staff searches.
  • Process course evaluations for applicable units.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree
  • At least two years of experience in office administration.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to develop proficiency with specialized university software programs necessary to perform the duties required for this position.
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and confidentially with students, faculty, staff, administration, and external constituents.
  • Ability to troubleshoot administrative and technical issues.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience managing or updating social media platforms.

Why it is great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin’s largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining —particularly lead mining —dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems, high-quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Application deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 22, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
  • A current resume

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.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

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.

Seasonal Embroidery Technician

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARENΓÇÖT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):

  • Reads invoices/work orders to determine type and location of embroidery
  • Selects needle, thread, and thread color and threads it through machine guides and bobbin and adjusts and regulates machine settings
  • Attaches hoops to the garments and places them on the correct embroidery machine and removes them when embroidery is complete
  • Manages the quality control of production by ensuring that all apparel is quality checked and products are verified before packing
  • Repairs defective embroidery or fills in blanks left by embroidery machine
  • Cleans, trims, and folds garments
  • Bags or packages orders and contacts customers upon completion
  • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment
  • Decorate designs on clothing and hats

 

Seasonal Screen Printer

Onsite Job.

· Receives production order and job assignments and reads order to verify quantity to be run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate

· Obtains substrate, screen, ink, squeegee, and related supplies needed to produce job

· Sets up press according to established company guidelines, safety, and job requirements

· Adjusts drying rack or sets dryer for proper drying or curing

· Prints job maintaining optimum production speed and makes press adjustments to maintain print quality, registration, and color

· Solves printing problems

· Ensures proper cleanliness of press, work station, and immediate press area

Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Financial Specialist

Position Summary:

The Financial Specialist position within Facilities Management is a highly skilled and collaborative position focused on accurate, timely billing of services, payment of bills, creating budgets and analyzing expenditures. Position includes working with a multi-million dollar facilities budget, including utilities, car fleet and related operations.

This is a full-time, benefit and paid leave eligible position. The salary for this position begins at $50,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Reallocates expenses to appropriate funding strings
  • May train staff on financial processes and best practices
  • Serve as a unit liaison to leadership providing financial advice, recommendations, and financial status updates
  • Monitors financial transactions and fund balances and generates and reconciles complex reports and statements in accordance with established rules and regulations
  • Reviews transaction processing internal controls and recommends policies and procedures
  • Answers complex fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences
  • Drafts communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit
  • Reviews and approves complex transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies

In Order to Succeed You’ll Need:

  • Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or similarly related financial field
  • Must possess a strong focus on conscientious in work quality
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables required
  • Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Must be proficient in working with expenses, accounting and ability to reconcile accounts
  • Must have a strong mathematical ability/aptitude
  • Exceptional communication skills required with demonstrated ability to communicate at every level in the organization respectfully and collaboratively in verbal, written and electronic format
  • Must be able to communicate professionally and respectfully with supervisor and staff in support of a collaborative work environment

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University 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.

Take a virtual tour of our campus!

Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by December 4, 2025. Applications 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
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Peter Davis, davisp@uwplatt.edu

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

The Mathematics Department of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for one or more full-time tenure track positions at the assistant professor level beginning August 24, 2026.

This is a benefits and paid leave eligible position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The primary responsibility will be to teach undergraduate mathematics or statistics courses. The typical teaching load is twelve credits per semester, with two or three preparations. Faculty are expected to advise students and engage in scholarly and professional development activities that enhance teaching effectiveness and professional skills, and/or provide opportunities for students to engage in undergraduate research. In addition, faculty members, participate in department/university service and outreach activities.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • A doctorate in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics must be completed with a transcript provided by January 1, 2027.
  • A strong commitment to undergraduate education
  • Minimum of one semester of excellent teaching at the college level.
  • A willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty, and to become involved in university service, is essential.

 

It is expected that the candidate will remain professionally active in the mathematics community. We are excited to extend our outstanding teaching faculty with those who will be assets to the Department and the University.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer: 
The Mathematics Department, in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, has 20 full-time tenure/tenure track positions, and regularly employs an additional 11-16 academic staff.  The department offers undergraduate degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, and mathematics with an emphasis in either actuarial science, applied mathematics or finance.  We also offer a B.S. degree in data science and a minor in applied statistics.  The department also serves programs in engineering, science, technology, business, psychology and criminal justice.  Class sizes are typically 25-30 students.  To learn more, visit the University’s website at https://uwplatt.edu/department/mathematics.The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS) enrolls approximately 3,100 students in ABET-accredited BS degree programs in Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial Systems, Mechanical and Software Engineering, and Engineering Physics and BS degrees in Mathematics, Data Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems. The College of EMS also participates in a statewide Collaborative Engineering Program that allows place-bound undergraduate students to complete their BS degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with minimal travel. In addition, the College has an online Master of Engineering program, which has been designated as a “Best Buy” in online education.

The University 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.

Applications must include:

  • Letter of application addressing all qualifications
  • Curriculum Vitae/CV
  • One-page summary of your teaching philosophy
  • Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable with official transcripts required of all finalists)
  • Three current letters of recommendation (at least two of which address teaching effectiveness).   Letters of recommendation may be either submitted with the application or emailed to barnetb@uwplatt.edu.

QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:

Dr. Barb Barnet, Chair
Department of Mathematics
Phone: (608) 342-1743