Assistant Professor - Anatomy​/Physiology

##
*** Current Employees:
If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***##
*
* Position Title:

** Assistant Professor - Anatomy/Physiology##
** Job Category:
** Faculty##
*
* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Assistant Professor##
*
* Job Duties:

** The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is searching for two passionate educators with expertise in general exercise science, exercise physiology, and/or anatomy and physiology courses to join our team. We are seeking
** two (2) fulltime,
** tenure-track Assistant Professor positions that will begin in the fall of 2026 (the possibility for a spring 2026 hire does exist). The Department of Exercise and Sport Science is housed within the College of Science and Health and supports and values diversity in its faculty,  staff, and students. We seek colleagues who share the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and who will be dedicated teachers, active scholars, and effective mentors for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals.  

The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge.

The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond. Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high-achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service.  

Under general supervision of the department chair, individuals in these positions are responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate  courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area  related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding  office hours. These individuals are expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline.

In addition,  these individuals will provide service to the department, college, and university and are likely expected to provide service to the community  and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.##
** Key

Job Responsibilities:

**##
** Department:
** Exercise & Sports Science## ##
*
* Required Qualifications:

*** Candidates for the appointment should have or be near to completing a doctorate degree (All but Dissertation) in exercise and sport science, anatomy and physiology, or a closely related field by the start date. Degree must be earned by the end of first academic year.##
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience in teaching courses at the university-level in exercise science
* Expertise in anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and/or general exercise science courses
* Evidence of an emerging research agenda related to exercise science##
*
* How to Apply:

** Provide cover letter and resume##
** Contact Information:
** Samuel Schmidt sschmidt##
** Special Notes:
**** Final date to receive applicationss*
* ** TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
** Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.…