Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track graduate faculty position (75% 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 interest and ability to teach courses in clinical exercise physiology and other classes dependent on expertise and department needs. Though not required, preference will be given to candidates who can also teach courses in the areas of human anatomy and exercise physiology. Summer teaching is required with this position. Anticipated appointment date: August 22, 2022.

 

Responsibilities:

• Direct and teach the equivalent of 12 credits in the Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) Master’s degree program. 
• Advise graduate students.
• Engage in research or other scholarly activity.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. 

 

Qualifications Required:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Exercise Science or a closely related field. 
• Demonstrated ability to teach desired courses in CEP MS major. (Clinical exercise physiology, ECG, etc.)
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activity in clinical exercise physiology.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience  in a clinical cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor graduate students.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.

 

Qualifications Preferred:

• ACSM or AACVPR clinical exercise physiology certification.
• A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience at the college level. 

 

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 and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references) 

 

  Inquiries should be addressed to:
Dr. Joseph O’Kroy
Health and Human Performance Department
joseph.okroy@uwrf.edu
  Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by January 14, 2022.     View our excellent benefits at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl21.pdf
  A Total Compensation (Wage plus Benefits) Estimator is available at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/    UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.    Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.     For more information, please visit the posting at: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/7682