Assistant Professor - Physical Education

About the Role

The Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin‑La Crosse seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, and/or Health Education. The 9‑month appointment begins August 23 2027, with a possible early start in January 2027. The role involves teaching undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) courses, advising students, maintaining scholarly activity, and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in physical education, adapted physical education, and/or health education.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Prepare for and hold classes, maintain currency in the content area, evaluate student work, assess outcomes, and provide substantive feedback.
• Maintain appropriate records and hold regular office hours.
• Maintain an active, ongoing program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline.
• Provide service to the department, College of Science & Health, University, community, and/or professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or dean.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Health Education, or a closely related field (earned by the end of the first academic year).
• Evidence of effective instruction and clear communication skills.
• Current or prior licensure in physical education, adapted physical education, and/or school health education.
• Minimum of three years of PK‑12 physical education and/or school health education teaching experience in the United States (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Materials

• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae or résumé.
• References and contact information for a minimum of three references.

Contact Information

Sarah Mosley – smosley@uwlax.edu

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and comprehensive coverage.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Retirement system vesting after five years of employment.
• Benefits are competitive regionally and nationally; eligibility is determined at hire and prorated based on appointment percentage.