Assistant Professor
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 position has a start date of 8/23/2027, with a potential for an early start in January 2027. The department encourages applications from candidates with expertise in Athletic Training and Kinesiology/Exercise Science. The successful candidate will join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Under general supervision of the department chair, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. This includes preparing for and holding classes, maintaining currency in the content area, evaluating student work, assessing student outcomes, providing feedback, maintaining records, and holding office hours. The candidate is expected to maintain an active, ongoing program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned. The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, comprising diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. CSH is known for its strong tradition of faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate education. Faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities such as the Prairie Springs Science Center and the Health Science Center. The college also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes. With robust instrumentation, collaborative partnerships, and potential start-up support, CSH provides an environment that fosters scholarly excellence and student success.
Requirements
- Doctorate in an athletic training, sports medicine, or 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.
- Current BOC certification, WI licensure (or eligible), and an NPI number.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching and administrative experience in a CAATE accredited program
- Experience or interest in being the Director of Clinical Education
- Experience in teaching courses at the university-level in athletic training and kinesiology/exercise science including rehabilitation and emergency care
- Evidence of an emerging or established research agenda related to athletic training and kinesiology/exercise 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
- Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean
Benefits
- Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- 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
