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Assistant Professor Of Exercise and Sport Science

Employer
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Location
River Falls, Wisconsin
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Nov 22, 2024
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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.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach the equivalent of 12 credits per semester in the exercise and sport science program with areas of expertise in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Biomechanics/Anatomical Kinesiology. Other courses as dependent on need and ability.
  • Advise undergraduate students
  • Engage in research or other scholarly activity
  • Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession

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

jodee.schaben@uwrf.edu
 

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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

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