Assistant Professor - Exercise Science/Kinesiology

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12-month positions

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with the start date of 8/23/2027.

We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Applied Exercise Science and Human Performance, including strength and conditioning, fitness assessment, sport analytics, nutrition, and aging, to join a community dedicated to teaching and student success.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Exercise science/kinesiology discipline or related field required by end of first academic year.
• Evidence of ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses and advise students.
• Maintain currency in the content area and provide regular feedback on student work.
• Maintain appropriate records and hold office hours.
• Develop an active program of scholarly activity and contribute to service.

Skills

Effective instructor

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Exercise science/kinesiology

Job description

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Position Title

Assistant Professor - ExerciseScience/Kinesiology

Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of 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 Applied Exercise Science & Human Performance including, but not limited to strength and conditioning, exercise programming and fitness assessment, physical activity promotion, sport analytics and wearable technology, sport and exercise nutrition, adapted and inclusive physical activity, sport and exercise psychology, exercise across the lifespan and aging, or related areas. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.

Applications received prior to the first review date will receivefull consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basisuntil the position is filled.

Under general supervision of the department chair, successfulcandidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) and advising students. In additionto preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintainingcurrency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students' work, assessing student outcomes, providingregular and substantive feedback on student work, maintainingappropriate records, and holding office hours. The successfulcandidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program ofscholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, facultyprovide service to the department, college, university, communityand/or professional organizations. Other duties may be assigned bythe chair or dean.

The College of Science & Health (CSH) is the largest academicunit at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, bringing togetherdiverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational,and health sciences. Home to 11 academic departments and nationallyrecognized professional programs, CSH is known for its strongtradition of faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research,and graduate education that prepares students for leadership inscience, healthcare, and industry. Faculty and students benefit fromstate-of-the-art facilities such as the Prairie Springs ScienceCenter and the Health Science Center, which support innovativeteaching, collaborative research, and community engagement. Thecollege also hosts interdisciplinary centers and institutes thatconnect scholarship with real-world challenges, ranging from riverstudies to disability health. With robust instrumentation,collaborative partnerships -- including ties with the Mayo ClinicHealth System -- and potential start-up support, CSH provides newfaculty with an environment that fosters both scholarly excellenceand student success.

The review of applications starts on October 14, 2026. Applications received on or before October 14th areprioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/arefilled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, withshortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Department

Exercise Sports Science

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Exercise science/kinesiology discipline or relatedfield. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academicyear.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in research/scholarship
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in two or moreundergraduate and/or graduate Exercise & Sport Science subjectareas, as demonstrated through course instruction, curriculumdevelopment, or program leadership.

Application deadlines

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given tothose candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants whorequest confidentiality in writing except as may be required byWisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, theidentities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of theappointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employmentscreening which includes a criminal background check, workauthorization, and verification of education. It will also requireyou and your references to answer questions regarding sexualviolence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., CleryReport), which includes statistics about reported crimes andinformation about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financialpackage from the university.

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and goodcoverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. Thisinformation is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefitsare also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.