Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		Lecturer Health Education & Health Promotion

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Description/Primary Responsibilities: This position is aligned with the School Health Education Program. This position will require teaching in primarily undergraduate courses, which may include an online course. Additionally, a general education course related to youth health issues is likely to be included as part of the teaching load for this position. Advising school health education majors, as well as attending meetings that relate to the school health program will be required as appropriate. Lastly, supervising some student teachers in school health education will most likely be included as a responsibility. Qualifications: Minimum: Masters degree in health education, school health education or very closely aligned discipline. Three years of classroom instruction at the pk-12 level.

APPOINTMENT		% of appointment – 100% academic year Starting Date: August 25, 2008 Excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09HED01" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: Send letter of intent, resume, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Dan Duquette Chair Dept. of Health Education and Health Promotion UWL 1725 State St La Crosse, WI 54601 Application Deadline: 3/18/08

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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