Teaching Assistant Professor of Physical Education & Health Education

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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Physical Education & Health Education

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Health and Human Performance Department at UW-Superior invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health Education. The qualified applicant will design and facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction within an academic discipline to ensure quality delivery of instruction and integration of content within an academic work unit. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record. Advises students, facilitates course assessment, and may supervise student employees. Develop a program of scholarly work that informs or contributes to teaching and learning. Provides service as a contributing member of the department and a participant in university and professional service.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

Department: Health and Human Performance (HHP)

Full-Time: 100 %, Instructional Academic Staff, Academic (9-month) ongoing appointment, two vacancies

Job Responsibilities:

• Essential duties and responsibilities. Instruction of 12 credits per semester within all departmental course prefixes (COAC, HHP, HHPEd, HLTH) online and in the classroom.
• Advise students majoring in K-12 Physical Education and Health and other students as assigned.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the K-12 Physical Education and K-12 Health teacher preparation programs maintain compliance with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
• Program development and promotion, with adherence to national standards.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with university employees, school districts, and community partners.
• Assist with revisions of catalog copy, advisement sheets, and website.
• Engage in curriculum planning, assessment, review, and mapping.
• Engage in scholarship in field(s) of academic expertise.
• Engage in departmental, university, and community service

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master’s degree in Physical Education and/or Health Education and/or related field*.
• Earned bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and/or Health Education and/or related field*.
• At least one degree must include physical education licensure preparation.
• Hold or have held licensure in K-12 Physical Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time public-school teaching experience in Physical Education at the K-12 level and/or minimum of three (3) years full-time public-school teaching experience in Health at the K-12 level.

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Current or previous licensure in K-12 Physical Education and Health Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time public-school teaching experience in both Physical Education at the K-12 level and minimum of three (3) years full-time public-school teaching experience in Health at the K-12 level.
• Experience with Coaching.

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $55,000 – $60,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Starting Date: August 26, 2026

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Robin Lisdahl at rlisdahl@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload the documents listed below. Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) CV/Resume

3.)Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law 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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