Instructor Pool- EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Competitive retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is seeking applicants for the Instructor Pool in Exercise and Sport Science. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with responsibilities such as preparing lessons, evaluating student performance, and maintaining academic standards.

Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s degree or be making significant progress toward a doctorate in any appropriate field. Benefits include paid vacation, excellent health insurance, and competitive retirement options.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or significant progress toward a doctorate.
• Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure may be required.
• Experience in teaching or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction.
• Develops instructional design and curriculum for courses.
• Serves as a contact point for students regarding course content.

Education

Master’s Degree or significant progress toward a doctorate

Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure

Job description

Contact Information: Naoko Giblin, [e-mail]

Position Title

Instructor Pool - EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Lecturer

Job Duties

Each department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse maintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. The instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including preparing for and holding classes (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online). Teaching also 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. In addition, workload may involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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

Department

Exercise and Sport Science

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree, or, in rare circumstances, post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position. Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.