Assistant Teaching Professor - Exercise Sports Science

University of Wisconsin Stout • La Crosse, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month teaching position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027 with potential of an early start January 2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success. This is a renewable non-tenure track instructional position. 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, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) 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, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, bringing together diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. Home to 11 academic departments and nationally recognized professional programs, CSH is known for its strong tradition of faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate education that prepares students for leadership in science, healthcare, and industry. Faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities such as the Prairie Springs Science Center and the Health Science Center, which support innovative teaching, collaborative research, and community engagement. The college also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes that connect scholarship with real-world challenges, ranging from river studies to disability health. With robust instrumentation, collaborative partnerships -- including ties with the Mayo Clinic Health System -- and potential start-up support, CSH provides new faculty with an environment that fosters both scholarly excellence and student success.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree, or, in rare circumstances, post-baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of work experience in applied or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and 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.
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction.
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations.
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit.
• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study.
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance.
• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction.
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline.

Benefits

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree