Assistant Professor - Anatomy/Physiology
About The Position
The Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department encourages applications from candidates with expertise in areas such as exercise physiology, human physiology, integrative physiology, applied physiology, systemic physiology (cardiorespiratory, metabolic, neurological, etc.), pathophysiology, or related fields. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising students, maintaining currency in their content area, evaluating student work, assessing student outcomes, providing feedback, maintaining records, and holding office hours. Additionally, the candidate is expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations. The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at UWL, comprising diverse disciplines and known for faculty mentorship, undergraduate research, and graduate education. CSH offers state-of-the-art facilities, interdisciplinary centers, collaborative partnerships (including with the Mayo Clinic Health System), and potential start-up support for new faculty.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology/Exercise Science discipline or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
- Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
- Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
- Evidence of ability to contribute to multiple areas of undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable)
- Advising students
- Preparing for and holding classes
- Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment
- Evaluating students' work
- Assessing student outcomes
- Providing regular and substantive feedback on student work
- Maintaining appropriate records
- Holding office hours
- Maintaining an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline
- Providing service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations
Benefits
- Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
- Paid holidays and paid sick days.
- Retirement system vesting after 5 years of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
