Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Job description

Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
Assistant Professor

Tenure Track Faculty Position

The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (nine-month academic year appointment) in biomechanics or a related field, with preferred research expertise in musculoskeletal modeling.

The candidate must have strong potential to develop an innovative and extramurally funded research program that will complement the Department’s ongoing research areas, particularly in biomechanics and neuromotor control.

A candidate’s ability to leverage existing research infrastructure and contribute to established campus research centers and programs is also a strength.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the Department’s teaching efforts at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The teaching load will be appropriate to allow the candidate to pursue and establish a rigorous research program.

The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at the University of Delaware () is comprised of 25 faculty, approximately 750 undergraduate students pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology, Human Physiology, or Sports Health, and 100 graduate students pursuing a M.S. in Exercise Science, a M.S. in Athletic Training, a M.S in Clinical Exercise Physiology, a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences, or a Ph.D. in Applied Physiology.

QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in a related field and 2 years of post-doctoral training or independent research experience are required.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 130 faculty members, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines.

The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus but also is an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus.

STAR has become an exciting center that combines business, research and education, focused on leading topics in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study.

In addition to Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (ranked #7 according to the National Academy of Kinesiology), the College has six additional academic units, including Communication Sciences and Disorders, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Medical and Molecular Sciences, Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report), and the School of Nursing.

With annual research expenditures of approximately $20 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD.

The college boasts strong research teams in the areas of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, and other chronic disease conditions, as well as rehabilitation science and concussion.

One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, the University of Delaware has a rich history of contributing scientific insights and new ideas, fostering enlightenment, transforming lives and changing the world.

Today under the leadership of Interim President Laura Carlson, the University is committed to building on this legacy to meet the complex challenges facing the globe.

The University’s foremost priority remains to ensure the success of every student, and this commitment dates to our roots as a small private academy founded in 1743.

From that early school, which educated three signers of the Declaration of Independence, UD has grown into a research-intensive, technologically advanced institution that is at the forefront of innovation in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the community.

Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 5% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million.

A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,600 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications consistent with the existing collective bargaining agreement.

Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases, and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

Relocation and professional development funds are available and negotiable.

Appointment date is set for August 2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.

Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee.

For inquiries, contact: Elisa Arch, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Search Committee Chair, 302-831-7268,

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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Postsecondary Teachers