The Kinesiology Department, together with the Departments of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education and Counseling Psychology, offers an undergraduate major in Health Promotion and Health Equity (HPHE). HPHE was recently named one of the fastest growing undergraduate programs on the UW-Madison campus and as of spring 2024 has over 300 declared majors. This major is intended to prepare students to work in health promotion and/or educator positions in health care and community organization settings. We are particularly committed to preparing students to improve health and well-being in diverse communities. The major is also designed to prepare students for graduate training in public health and allied health professions. We are interested in applicants who will contribute to our collegial work environment and will help us build on the University of Wisconsin's long tradition of collaborative and transdisciplinary work. Our institution and department are guided by the Wisconsin Idea, which commits our efforts to improving the lives of individuals and communities in the State of Wisconsin and beyond.
The Program Director will coordinate cross-departmental communications to provide regular updates and identify areas of need for the major. This individual will assist in organizing relevant committee meetings and continue to improve efforts for student recruitment and retention. They will assist in assessing program learning outcomes and reviewing content in required courses with respect to their alignment with current health-related competencies. They will identify and work with campus/community partners to develop and foster mutually beneficial relationships. Additionally, the Program Director will teach core and elective classes within the HPHE major.
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.
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Preferred
PhD in Health Education or Kinesiology related field
Required
MS degree in Health Education or Kinesiology related field
Minimum 3 years instructional experience teaching health-related content at the collegiate level
Demonstrated leadership
Strong organization and communication skills
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $75,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Please upload CV/Resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references. For questions on the position contact: Dr. Morgan Shields .
Contact:Morgan Shields
608-263-2609
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.
Teaching Faculty IV(TL031)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/KINESIOLOGY
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:296715-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.