Job Description

Working Title: Assistant Professor of EXSS

Appointment Type: Faculty

FTE: 100

Position Summary:

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track undergraduate faculty position (100% teaching) at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and ability to teach courses in human anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics/functional kinesiology and other classes dependent on expertise and department needs. Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through teaching, research grants, internship supervision and other funding sources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or closely related field ( ABD with a confirmed completion date prior to the start of employment will be considered).
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• ACSM EP-C certification level is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students.
• Experience using technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references).

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Dr. Jodee Schaben

Associate Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 3, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:

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