Department of Physical Therapy

Continuing-track Faculty Position

The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, continuing-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek experienced, innovative, and highly motivated candidates with clinical expertise and experience teaching in a DPT program in at least one of the following areas: cardiopulmonary, medically complex, or acute/inpatient physical therapy. Primary responsibilities include teaching in both lecture and laboratory courses in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Candidates must hold a terminal academic doctorate (e.g., PhD, ScD, EdD) and demonstrate evidence of research experience and scholarly productivity. ABD candidates will be considered. A physical therapy degree and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in Delaware are required. Highly qualified applicants will possess strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively as part of an educational team. All faculty members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to providing a supportive environment and cultivate belonging.

 GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department is a thriving academic unit ranked #1 in the nation by US News & World Report. The Department comprises over 30 faculty and professionals, as well as approximately 60 professional students per cohort pursuing a DPT, 20+ physical therapy graduate students pursuing a PhD, and PTs participating in several post-professional residencies and fellowships. In addition to our outstanding faculty, staff and students we have outstanding space and facilities, including 2 fully-equipped classrooms dedicated to the DPT program, a state-of-the are gross anatomy lab and 10,000 sq. ft. of active sports, orthopedic, neurological, and older adult physical therapy clinics. The department supports the development of a focused, productive, interdisciplinary, high-quality research program by all faculty members.

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 Physical Therapy, the College has six additional academic units, including Communication Sciences and Disorders, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (ranked #7 according to the National Academy of Kinesiology), Medical and Molecular Sciences, 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, a commitment that dates back 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, laboratory, and 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 3% 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.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on December 8, 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, please contact Dr. Sheri Silfies (ssilfies@udel.edu), Search Committee Chair.

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html