Chair, Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences
Job no: 504114
College / VP Area: College of Health Sciences
Work type: Faculty
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Medical Molecular Sciences
Chair - Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences
Appointment effective on or before August 1, 2027
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Delaware is excited to invite applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences (MMSC).
We seek a visionary academic with strategic and administrative leadership experience who understands all facets of departmental life including resource/personnel management, accreditation and regulations, instructional delivery, scholarship, external funding, and engagement with department stakeholders / partnerships. We value a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and will foster innovative teaching and scholarship.
The department is entering an exciting period of growth and expansion. The University of Delaware has been awarded funding through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program, which will support the establishment of a new Physician Assistant (PA) Program within the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences. The incoming Chair will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the department's academic and research programs. This expansion presents an opportunity to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, advance healthcare workforce development, and support the department's continued growth and academic excellence.
The candidate should have an earned doctorate in biomedical, molecular, genetics, biotechnology, clinical laboratory sciences, or a closely related field and be eligible for an appointment at the rank of Professor. A sustained record of past federal funding as principal investigator is required. Professional certification (e.g., ASCP Board, ABMGG) is preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION: MMSC is an agile, student-centered department recognized for innovation in education, research, outreach, and practice. Celebrating more than 75 years, MMSC combines programs in laboratory medicine (accredited), medical diagnostics, and biotechnology (accredited) with a dynamic, federally funded research enterprise ($3.1M+ portfolio). The department enrolls >700 students across four undergraduate majors, including Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS-accredited), Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (ASBMB-accredited), Medical Diagnostics, with two concentrations (preparing students for either medical school or physician assistant programs), and an Interdisciplinary Studies in Medical and Molecular Sciences major. Graduate education has grown with three professionally focused master's degrees alongside our established Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences. We actively collaborate with academic, clinical, community, and industry partners (60+) to enrich experiential learning and broaden access to STEM. Approximately 50% of MMSC faculty lead sponsored research reflecting our commitment to advancing science and educational innovation. The Department has laboratory research space in the Delaware Technology Park and the Ammon-Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center on the University's STAR Campus.
The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 135 faculty, 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, education and simulation space, all focused on leading strategic priorities in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study. In addition to the Department of MMSC, CHS has six additional academic units, including Communication Sciences and Disorders (#33 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools), Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report), and the School of Nursing with a BSN program ranked #40 and MSN ranked #35 by U.S. News Best Colleges. 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, chronic disease conditions, molecular biosciences, epidemiology, and public health. The college also houses and supports the Partnership for Health Communities that serves as a community-engagement hub for the University of Delaware. This environment fosters innovative research aimed at addressing pressing health challenges and improving clinical and population health.
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 and start-up funds are available.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2026 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: Darcy Reisman, PhD, PT, Search Committee Chair, 302-831-0508, dreisman@udel.edu
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