Lecturer in Exercise Science/Health Promotion

Universities of Wisconsin • Platteville, WI

5d • $40,000 - $42,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin–Platteville is seeking a dynamic, full-time Lecturer in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP), with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The main responsibility for this position includes teaching undergraduate courses in the field of HHP with an emphasis in Exercise Science. The salary for this position is $40,000-$42,000 per academic year, commensurate with experience, education, and field of study.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related fields.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience teaching courses related to health and human performance in either the K-12, adult population, or higher education setting.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in obtaining Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in the Department of Health and Human Performance.
• Teaching general education activity and wellness courses, as well as HHP majors courses in the area of Health Promotion/Wellness.
• Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Academic advising to undergraduates in the Health and Human Performance Department.
• Effective collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the university to complete tasks and goals.

Benefits

• Criminal background check will be required.
• References will be required to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
• Physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment.
• Reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.
• Affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era.
• Campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
• Mutual respect, dignity, and worth of all people.
• Equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.
• Confidentiality for applicants who request it in writing (except for the successful candidate).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level