Assistant Professor - Physical Education

Universities of Wisconsin; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation for 12 months

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

Retirement benefits

Competitive benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physical Education. Start date August 23, 2027, with potential early start January 2027.

We welcome experts in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education and Health Education. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate/graduate courses, advising students, maintaining currency in the field, faculty scholarship, and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Health Education or a closely related field. degree must be earned by end of first academic year.
• Evidence of ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
• Currently holds or previously held a license in physical education, adapted physical education and/or school health education.
• Minimum of 3 years physical education and/or school health education teaching experience in U.S. PK-12 schools or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as applicable and advise students.
• Maintain currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment.
• Evaluate students’ work and provide regular substantive feedback.
• Maintain records and hold office hours; participate in service activities.
• Engage in an active program of scholarship and contribute to department, college, university and professional service.

Skills

Effective instructor

Clear communication

Licensed PE/Health educator

PK-12 teaching experience

Education

Doctorate in Physical Education

End of first academic year completion

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Physical Education

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 August 23, 2027 with potential of an early start January 2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education and/or Health Education. Come join a community of teacher/scholars committed to student success.

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. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations. 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.

This position is affiliated with the School of Education (SOE), a leader in innovative, high-quality programs led by dedicated faculty and staff. As a fully accredited School, we partner with local, regional and global educators to provider teacher candidates with rich, hands- on learning experiences that prepare them for exemplary professional practice.

We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and respectful environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Our programs emphasize inclusive teaching practices that support the success of every learner and foster a strong sense of belonging across our campus community.

Department:

Exercise Sports Science

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Health Education or a closely related field discipline or related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.
• Currently holds or previously held a license in physical education, adapted physical education and/or school health education.
• Minimum of 3 years physical education and/or school health education teaching experience in U.S. PK-12 schools or the equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience planning, teaching, and assessing standards-based physical education and school health education
• Demonstrate knowledge of adapted physical education pedagogy
• Evidence of an emerging research agenda related to physical education, adapted physical education and/or school health education

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are 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.