Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

University of Delaware•Newark, NJ

20d

About The 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 ( https://sites.udel.edu/kaap/ ) 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in a related field
2 years of post-doctoral training or independent research experience

Nice To Haves

research expertise in musculoskeletal modeling

Responsibilities

Develop an innovative and extramurally funded research program that will complement the Department’s ongoing research areas, particularly in biomechanics and neuromotor control.
Leverage existing research infrastructure and contribute to established campus research centers and programs.
Contribute to the Department’s teaching efforts at the undergraduate and graduate level.

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.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume