Assistant Professor

About the role

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 a start date of August 23, 2027, with potential for an early start in January 2027. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in Athletic Training and Kinesiology/Exercise Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses and advise students.
• Maintain currency in the content area, evaluate student work, assess outcomes, provide substantive feedback, maintain records, and hold office hours.
• Develop and sustain an active program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the chair or dean.

About the College of Science & Health

The College of Science & Health is the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, uniting diverse disciplines across the natural, physical, computational, and health sciences. It comprises 11 departments and nationally recognized professional programs, emphasizing faculty mentorship, hands-on undergraduate research, and graduate education. 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 addressing real-world challenges, ranging from river studies to disability health. Collaborative partnerships, including ties with the Mayo Clinic Health System, and potential start-up support foster scholarly excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate in athletic training, sports medicine, or kinesiology/exercise science (or related field), earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of effective instruction and clear, effective communication skills.
• Current BOC certification, Wisconsin licensure (or eligible), and an NPI number.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching and administrative experience in a CAATE-accredited program.
• Interest or experience in serving as Director of Clinical Education.
• University-level teaching experience in athletic training and kinesiology/exercise science, including rehabilitation and emergency care.
• Evidence of an emerging or established research agenda related to athletic training and kinesiology/exercise science.

Application Process

Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration; the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The review of applications starts on September 30, 2026. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Reference and contact information (minimum of 3)

Contact: Cordial Gillette, cgillette@uwlax.edu