Kinesiology Faculty

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for an open rank tenure-track faculty position. Desirable candidates should be able to (a) secure extramural funding to support distinguished research in an area of Kinesiology, (b) publish research in high-quality refereed journals, (c) provide exemplary graduate student training and undergraduate instruction, (d) teach courses within our Kinesiology majors, with an emphasis on aging and health.

1) Pursue extramural funding to support research
2) Publish research in high quality refereed scientific journals
3) Mentor/advise graduate and undergraduate students
4) Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within the Department of Kinesiology
5) Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts within the Department of Kinesiology, with other departments, schools, and colleges on campus.
6) Participate in faculty governance and other service to the university, department, and profession.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and/or related fields. Earned doctorate by August 2025.

1. Expertise in the study of physical activity, movement and/or occupation as it relates to healthy aging/lifespan (healthspan) and well-being. Possible areas of expertise include (but are not limited to):
o Relationship between physical activity, movement and/or occupation and the social, behavioral, psychological, and/or physiological determinants of health
o Biomarkers of health
o New technologies (AI or robotics)
o Caregiving, social supports, and connection across the lifespan
2. Post-doctoral research experience (preferred).
3. For applicants at the Assistant Professor level - evidence of established scholarship and potential for securing extramural funding
4. For applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level - evidence of scholarship with international significance and record of securing substantial extramural funding
5. Record of publication in high-quality refereed scientific journals
6. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level (preferred).

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025 or 2026

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

The Department of Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary department that includes undergraduate programs in Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Health Promotion and Health Equity as well as nationally ranked graduate programs in Exercise and Movement Science, Athletic Training, and Occupational Therapy. Graduates of our programs have gone on to careers as some of the most prominent researchers and scholars in the field, and leaders within their respective professions.

The Department of Kinesiology resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health, and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.

The UW-Madison School of Education is dedicated to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive learning/working environment for students, faculty, and staff. At the School of Education, we acknowledge that, historically, bias, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and hate have taken many forms, and we commit to take action to create a school that is welcoming to all.

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.

Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/

Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest, (b) research statement, (c) curriculum vitae, and (d) one document containing copies of up to 3 published articles. Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references as a part of the online application. Initial consideration will begin on March 1, 2025, however this position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The start date for the faculty position will be adjusted based on the specific circumstances of the selected candidate. Faculty may request to delay the start date to Fall 2026 to accommodate the transfer of research programs to UW Madison.
- Appointment will be full time for the nine-month academic year.
- Salary is competitive and contingent on experience and qualifications.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Dane Cook
dcook@education.wisc.edu
608-262-7737
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/KINESIOLOGY

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