School of Nursing
Continuing Track Assistant Professor Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty Position
(Appointment effective August 1, 2026)
DESCRIPTION: The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware seeks an experienced, innovative, and highly motivated candidate for a 9-month, continuing track assistant professor family nurse practitioner faculty position to join our faculty that includes nationally recognized leaders in clinical practice, education, research, and policy. In addition, the desired clinical area of expertise includes Family Nurse Practitioner with simulation experience as a plus. Expectations also include participation in scholarship, clinical practice and service activities. Faculty are encouraged to teach in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and contribute to a welcoming campus environment committed to fostering a positive workplace culture of belonging.
Qualifications: The Assistant Professor continuing track position qualifications include a doctorate degree with DNP or PhD prepared preferred, U.S. RN licensure, Delaware RN licensure eligibility, at least 5 years of clinical practice experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, with a record of successful teaching experience (including online) in graduate nursing programs preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The School of Nursing (http://www.udel.edu/nursing/) is a thriving academic unit of over 32 faculty, approximately 775 undergraduate students, and 160 graduate students. Recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the School offers innovative, dynamic pre-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s and post-baccalaureate doctoral programs, including the DNP and a PhD in Nursing Science, spanning face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs. The School of Nursing has a strong drive to continue growing its research program in areas of aging, symptom science, and health services research. The School of Nursing emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational research, interpersonal education, and service to the community in an environment that supports an environment committed to fostering a positive workplace culture of belonging.
The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 125 faculty members who are nationally and internationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College includes approximately 75 research-intensive faculty with $20 million annually in research expenditures. It is housed in multiple buildings on the main campus and is also an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. STAR has become an innovation hub that combines research, education, and business, focused on leading topics in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance, and other cross-cutting fields of study. There are 7 Departments in CHS, including: 1) Communication Sciences and Disorders (ranked #32 by US News and World Report), 2) Epidemiology, 3) Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, 4) Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (ranked #7 according to the National Academy of Kinesiology), 5) Medical and Molecular Sciences, 6) Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report), and the 7) School of Nursing (ranked #40 by US News and World Report). CHS houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. Research teams integrate basic, clinical, translational, and interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging extensive resources such as the STAR Campus facilities, specialized clinics, participant and patient registries, and collaborative partnerships, including the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA). This environment fosters innovative research aimed at addressing pressing health challenges and improving clinical and population health.
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 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 2-3 hours of New York City, 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. UD has been ranked #43 among the top public schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, which evaluate more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities. In addition, UD also ranked #88 among all national universities, #55 in the nation for best colleges for veterans, and was recognized as one of the 207 national universities as a Best Value school. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 19,000 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate students.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. Relocation funds may be available. The appointment date is set for August 2026, but an earlier hire date is possible/negotiable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis 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: Jennifer Korkosz, Search Committee Chair, jkorkosz@udel.edu or contact the School of Nursing (302)831-1253.
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
