Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		LECTURERS Department of Exercise & Sport Science College of Science & Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Description/Primary Responsibilities: The department of Exercise and Sport Science (ESS) at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse is conducting a pool search for the purpose of acquiring a pool of qualified candidates who could teach courses in the subject areas listed below. The pool will be active from August, 2007 to August, 2009. Positions: The ESS Department is seeking qualified candidates who can teach courses in the following areas: Aquatic activities, Outdoor activities, Dance activities, Anatomy labs, Physiology labs, and Fitness activities. Most courses would be offered between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or on weekends. Qualifications (minimum and desirable): Candidates need to possess a Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred), sufficient academic and/or work experience to demonstrate competence, and any necessary certifications(e.g., WSI).

APPOINTMENT		Competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "08ESS04P" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: All applications or questions should refer to the position number (08/ESS/04P). Candidates should send letter of application, vita, a copy of necessary certifications, and contact information for two references to: Patrick DiRocco Chair, Department of Exercise and Sport Science 137 Mitchell Hall UW-L La Crosse, WI 54601 TEL: (608)785-8171 E-Mail: d irocco.patr@uwlax.edu Application Deadline: The committee will begin reviewing applications on July 15, 2007.

LOCAL INFORMATION		Information about UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies as well as a variety of graduate programs. About 9,000 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus. La Crosse (pop. 51,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River at the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. With Minneapolis 2 1/2 hours to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, 2 hours to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking and other outdoor pursuits. For more information about UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact the individual above to make appropriate arrangements.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. A written request can exclude one from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.

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