Assistant Professor

The Department of Health Professions 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 the start date of 8/24/2026. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in professional experience in clinical gait analysis, musculoskeletal modeling and muscle-driven simulation, and academic training in biomedical engineering.

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (if applicable) 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, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to their discipline. In addition, faculty provide service to the department, college, university, community and/or professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal Academic Degree in Physical Therapy related field. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor.
• Evidence of clear and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in clinical gait analysis.
• Musculoskeletal modeling and muscle-driven simulation.
• Academic training in biomedical engineering.

The review of applications starts on July 5, 2026. Applications received on or before July 5th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled.