GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Graduate Study in Human Movement Sciences

The Department of Human Movement Sciences (College of Health Sciences) at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is seeking motivated graduate students for our M.S. Kinesiology and Ph.D. in Health Sciences programs. These multidisciplinary programs provide instruction and research opportunities for students interested in studying the biopsychosocial aspects of human movement from the perspective of five sub-disciplines represented by faculty in the program (Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Behavior, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Sociology of Physical Activity). Selected active research directions in the area of sociology of physical activity/health/fitness include gender portrayals of athletes and sports in the media, the social construction of fat and “the obesity epidemic,” body practices and body culture. For more information on our academic and research programs, see http://www4.uwm.edu/chs/academics/graduate/hmsgraduate/ .

Graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions are available in a number of areas (outlined in more detail below). A limited number of fellowships and free standing awards ($5k-$20k) may be available to outstanding students as a stipend supplement. Additionally, research or project assistantships may be available pending individual faculty funding cycles. Only students admitted to the MS Kinesiology or PhD in Health Sciences graduate programs will be considered for a GTA appointment.

MS Kinesiology admission decisions are based on:

1. Undergraduate grade point average (minimum of 2.75 on 4.0 scale)
2. Appropriate coursework history
3. Scores on the GRE General Exam
4. Application (online preferred) including a statement of “Reasons for Graduate Study” which indicates preference for primary and secondary areas of study.(Resume optional)
5. Two letters of reference attesting to the applicant’s abilities to perform as a graduate student and GTA responsibilities.

Program application may be made online at (www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/) or by contacting the Graduate School (414.229.4982). For the MS Kinesiology Program, please direct questions to Dr. Ann Swartz (414.229.4242 or aswartz@uwm.edu) or see http://www4.uwm.edu/chs/academics/graduate/hmsgraduate/. For Information regarding the PhD program, contact Dr. Roger Smith (414-229-5625 or smithro@uwm.edu) or see http://www4.uwm.edu/chs/academics/doctoral/hs_phd/.

Candidates may indicate their interest in being considered for a GTA within their documentation for admission to the program. For full consideration for a GTA appointment, materials must be received by January 15, 2009. Appointments begin in mid/late-August and are for one academic year (9 months), renewable, and dependent on funding. GTA appointments are half-time (approximately 20 hours per week) and carry a waiver of tuition plus a stipend of approximately $11,000 per academic year. Students are responsible to pay fees.

Biomechanics: Primary responsibilities include delivery of undergraduate lab sections under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs.

Exercise Physiology: Primary responsibilities include delivery of undergraduate lab sections under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs.

Motor Control/Motor Learning/Motor Development: Primary responsibilities include grading of undergraduate assignments (Motor Development in Fall), delivery of undergraduate lab sections (Motor Learning in Spring) under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs.

Psychology/Sociology/Statistics: Primary responsibilities are associated with delivery of an undergraduate statistics course (direct review sessions, consult with students during office hours, and assist with other class administration needs) with limited additional duties related to psychology of sport/exercise and sociology of physical activity courses.

Introduction to Kinesiology/Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition1: Primary responsibilities include grading of undergraduate assignments under the supervision of the course instructor, consulting with students during office hours, and assisting with other class administration needs. This assignment is typically made in combination with one of the above laboratory assistant positions.