Lecturer - COEPS | Kinesiology

University of Wisconsin Stout • Whitewater, WI

3d • $56,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a lecturer in the area of Health and Physical Education beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in Health, Physical Education, and Adapted PE (HPEA) major and associated post-baccalaureate program, advising HPEA students and service to the university, community, and profession. Teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and must have a minimum of 5 years of K-12 teaching experience in Physical and/or Health Education. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses such as Introduction to HPEA, Motor Development, Implementation of Content in Standards Based Health, and other PE and Health Content courses as part of the HPEA major and post-baccalaureate program. The successful candidate may have additional responsibilities, such as serving as an advisor and coordinator for the HPEA program. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Physical Education, Health Education, or a related field is required.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction licensure or the equivalent in Health and/or Physical Education and a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as an active member of the university community.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
• All employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred qualifications include experience working with undergraduate students, whether as a course instructor or as a cooperating teacher.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

Responsibilities

• Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching courses within the HPEA major, and the supervision of student teachers and/or pre-student teachers in their clinical experiences.
• Course planning, transcript review, recruitment and retention of students, advising, and working with others in the college to ensure licensing requirements are met.
• Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest.
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
• To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees