Position Summary:

The Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a dynamic full-time, Visiting Professor Assistant Professor in Exercise Science/Health Promotion with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate courses, scholarly activity, and university and departmental service. Candidates certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS certification) are encouraged to apply.

This is a one year, 9-month, benefit-eligible position with a salary of $50,000 - $52,000 per academic year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility will be teaching Exercise Science undergraduate courses in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Potential courses to be taught include: Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation, Advanced Physiology, Physiology of Exercise, Anatomical Kinesiology, Introduction to Exercise Science Research, Exercise Science Research Methods, Foundations of Wellness, Exercise Technique & Performance, Fitness Testing and Prescription, and Biomechanical Kinesiology.

Other responsibilities include:

• Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Record of research or a willingness to develop in the area of Exercise Science.
• Effective collaboration with colleagues across the university to complete tasks and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be, at minimum, ABD (all requirements for the PhD completed except the dissertation) at the time of application, working towards the completion of the Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree in Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Two semesters of undergraduate teaching experience during or after completion of graduate school or two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant for a lab.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and a willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.