Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a dynamic full-time Lecturer to join the Health and Human Performance Department (HHP). This is a one-year, nine-month academic appointment beginning August 25, 2025. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach undergraduate courses in the field of HHP.

This full-time position offers a salary of $40,000 per academic year. The University of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility will be teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in the Health and Human Performance Department. Based on the candidate’s area of expertise, teaching assignments will include general education activity and wellness courses, with the potential for some courses in the HHP major areas of Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Physical Education.
• Other responsibilities include:
  • Engagement in evidence-informed pedagogy to teach undergraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
  • Effective collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the university to complete tasks and goals.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Master of Science in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related fields.
• Experience teaching courses related to health and human performance in either the K-12, adult population, or higher education setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The Health and Human Performance Department includes three emphases: Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Physical Education. Our Exercise Science emphasis is designed to prepare graduates for the professional workplace research setting and acceptance into graduate schools. Students within our Health Promotion field work in many different areas related to personal fitness or community/corporate wellness. The Physical Education emphasis prepares students for teaching physical education, health education, and/or adapted physical education in the K-12 setting.  They also receive a coaching endorsement from the state of Wisconsin.  The HHP department also offers minors in Sports Management, Health Promotion, and Coaching.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal and received by April 29, 2025. Applications will be reviewed until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications and that articulates a vision for teaching and scholarly work at UW-Platteville.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for three professional references.
• Pedagogy Statement that reflects the candidate’s perspective on the integration of teaching, research, and scholarly work to create transformative student learning experiences.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required of finalists). 

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.