Lecturer in Exercise Science Health

Job Profile

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a dynamic, full-time Lecturer in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP), with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The main responsibility for this position includes teaching undergraduate courses in the field of HHP with an emphasis in Exercise Science.

Salary

The salary for this position is $40,000-$42,000 per academic year, commensurate with experience, education, and field of study.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in the Department of Health and Human Performance.
• Based on the candidate's area of expertise, classes to be taught include general education activity and wellness courses, as well as HHP majors courses in the area of Health Promotion/Wellness.
• Potential courses include Foundations of Wellness, Anatomical Kinesiology, Human Nutrition, Athletic Injuries and Rehabilitation, Fitness Assessment and Management As Well As General Physical Activity Classes.
• Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Academic advising to undergraduates in the Health and Human Performance Department.
• Effective collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the university to complete tasks and goals.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related fields.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience Teaching Courses Related To Health And Human performance in either the K-12, adult population, or higher education setting.
• Interest in pursuing Certified Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.