Lecturer of Health and Human Performance

Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks a full-time, 9-month Lecturer in the Health and Human Performance (HHP) department. The primary focus of this role is teaching undergraduate courses in health, wellness, and physical education. The HHP department emphasizes hands-on learning, internships, and student engagement to prepare graduates for careers in health and human performance.

This 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.

Key Job 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, classes to be taught include HHP majors' courses in Health Promotion/Wellness. Potential courses include Foundations of Wellness, Technology in Health and Physical Education, Worksite Wellness, Private and Corporate Wellness Administration, Methods in Teaching Health Education and/or Lifetime/Outdoor Activities. Additional general activity and wellness courses may be included depending on the candidate's area(s) of expertise.

Other responsibilities include:Engagement in evidence-based pedagogy to teacher undergraduates in classroom and laboratory settings.
Effective collaboration with colleagues within the department and across the university to complete tasks and goals, academic advising to HHP major students.
Required Qualifications: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 University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers baccalaureate and 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.

The Department of Health and Human Performance includes four emphases: Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, 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. The Strength and Conditioning emphasis prepare students to train individuals in a variety of wellness settings, including athletics. 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.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

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 resume or curriculum vitae.
Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) of three professional references.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Tim Swenson, 608-342-1989, swensont@uwplatt.edu.

Legal Notices and Important Information:

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

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

EEO Statement:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.