Assistant Professor - Anatomy/Physiology

University of Wisconsin Stout•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is searching for two passionate educators with expertise in general exercise science, exercise physiology, and/or anatomy and physiology courses to join our team. We are seeking two (2) fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions that will begin in the fall of 2026 (the possibility for a spring 2026 hire does exist). The Department of Exercise and Sport Science is housed within the College of Science and Health and supports and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek colleagues who share the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and who will be dedicated teachers, active scholars, and effective mentors for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals. The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond. Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high-achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service. Under general supervision of the department chair, individuals in these positions are responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. These individuals are expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline. In addition, these individuals will provide service to the department, college, and university and are likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Requirements

Candidates for the appointment should have or be near to completing a doctorate degree (All but Dissertation) in exercise and sport science, anatomy and physiology, or a closely related field by the start date.
Degree must be earned by the end of first academic year.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching courses at the university-level in exercise science
Expertise in anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and/or general exercise science courses
Evidence of an emerging research agenda related to exercise science

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Advising students
Preparing for and holding classes
Maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment
Evaluating students’ work
Assessing student outcomes
Maintaining appropriate records
Holding office hours
Maintaining an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline
Providing service to the department, college, and university
Providing service to the community and/or the profession

Benefits

paid vacation for 12-month positions
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage
paid holidays and sick days
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation

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