Assistant Teaching Professor - Exercise Sports Science

Universities of Wisconsin•La Crosse, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is searching for a passionate educator with expertise in general exercise science as well as clinical exercise physiology to join our team. We are seeking a full-time, Instructional Academic Staff position that will begin in the August 23, 2027 (the possibility for a January 2027 hire does exist). This is a 9-month position, but comes with summer responsibilities and additional compensation for the summer work. The position requires expertise in clinical exercise physiology and clinical education of graduate students. Additional background in exercise science laboratories is desirable. This individual will also serve as Executive Director of the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program (LEHP), providing management and leadership to a community program developed for the clinical education of students. 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 Clinical Exercise Physiology or closely related field.
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

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (if not current, candidates will be expected to recertify or get certified their first year).
Current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification (if not current, candidates will be expected to recertify or get certified their first year).
At least three years of work experience in applied, clinical, and/or cardiac rehabilitation setting.
Evidence of the ability to teach courses at the university level in kinesiology / exercise science.
Additional background in exercise science laboratories is desirable.

Responsibilities

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
Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students.
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.
Serving as Executive Director of the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program (LEHP), providing management and leadership to a community program developed for the clinical education of students.