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The Indiana University School of Public Health‐Bloomington (SPH‐B) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology. This is an open-rank search and applicants at all levels (assistant, associate, or full professors) are welcome. The successful candidate will contribute to a) the Exercise Science Program within the Department of Kinesiology and b) the newly launched Nutrition and Exercise Research Center (NERC) at the SPH-B level, which is a collaboration between the Nutrition and Exercise Science Programs. The SPH-B seeks individuals passionate about our mission to promote health for all members of society through excellence in research, impactful teaching and mentoring, and service to the university, profession, and the community. This 10‐month appointment would ideally start August 1, 2025, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by November 15, 2024, will receive full priority consideration, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Overview: A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1909, Indiana University Bloomington prides itself in offering outstanding academics grounded in contemporary educational offerings, world class research, and a vibrant campus life. The SPH-B, located in the heart of campus, is comprised of over 200 faculty across five departments and is one of the most diverse faculties of any school of public health in the nation, with 39% of current tenure-track/tenured faculty being scholars from traditionally underrepresented minority groups. In 2022 and 2023, Indiana University Bloomington was honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. Continuing the momentum of hiring over 60 outstanding tenure-track/tenured faculty over the last three years, the SPH-B is launching another wave of faculty recruitment.

 

The Department of Kinesiology recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary and has consistently been highly ranked by the National Academy of Kinesiology. The Kinesiology faculty is a talented, productive, and collegial team, united by a shared interest in creating and translating knowledge in human movement science and practice, and sport management. Our exercise science faculty conduct research within the areas of exercise physiology (basic and applied/clinical), neuromotor control and biomechanics, athletic training, and physical activity behavior. With Kinesiology being one of the largest departments at Indiana University Bloomington, our faculty educate, mentor, and serve almost 2,500 students enrolled in our BS, MS, and PhD degree programs. The Department of Kinesiology maintains strong connections to other departments in the SPH-B and other schools across Indiana University.

About Indiana University Bloomington: Founded in 1820 and considered the flagship, Indiana University Bloomington constantly strives to embody its mission to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired and challenging undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong educational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom; expansive global educational opportunities, while fostering a culturally diverse campus environment; first-rate library and museum collections; and far-reaching economic development and impact in the state and region. Indiana University Bloomington is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. With over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 200+ undergraduate majors, 100+ master’s degrees, and 150+ doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, Indiana University Bloomington is widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful college campuses.

 

Indiana University provides SPH-B faculty outstanding teaching and research support through programs like the Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (F.A.C.E.T.); extensive research development and research administrative support through the Office of the Vice President for Research; and innovative collaborations with organizations like the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Regenstrief Institute’s Center for Aging Research, and the IUSM’s Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, and the Indiana University Bloomington’s Environmental Resilience Institute. In addition to these outstanding programs, exciting opportunities are emerging in medical sciences at Indiana University Bloomington with the opening of the Indiana University Regional Academic Health Center in Bloomington and significant synergy in cross departmental collaborations in areas like environmental impacts on human health, nutrition, and aging. SPH-B has strong connections to IUSM, Dentistry, and Nursing, Informatics and Computing, Art & Design, Public and Environmental Affairs, and the Indiana University Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health, along with Purdue University programs in Pharmacy and Engineering. SPH-B continues its rapid expansion embracing a comprehensive and holistic approach to promoting health and wellbeing within the research, teaching, and service aspects of our mission. With an emphasis on impactful research and an embracement of the importance of diversity and inclusion across all our academic endeavors – there has never been a more exciting time to join our growing faculty.

 

Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana, the city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and musicals, the LOTUS World Festival of Music, quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands, outstanding public schools and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field (e.g., physiology, medicine, nutrition, biology, etc.) from an accredited educational institution. A firm commitment to the role of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of research, education and service is essential. A successful candidate must demonstrate a record of research and scholarly achievement appropriate for rank. Specifically, a mid-to-senior career level candidate must have garnered extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, have current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, and experience leading sizeable research programs. Candidates should have teaching experience at the graduate or professional level, at a minimum. Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially within a diverse faculty are essential.

Responsibilities and Opportunity: Tenure-track/tenured faculty members in the Exercise Science Program in the Department of Kinesiology are expected to substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of our mission by developing and/or maintaining a robust research portfolio including pursuing and obtaining major extramural research funding to conduct cutting-edge research in public health science both as a corresponding principal investigator and a collaborating investigator; teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as designated by the department chairperson; and actively providing service internally to the department, school and university and externally to the profession and/or the community. Although all applicants with research expertise related to exercise science, nutrition, and health will be considered, candidates within the following research areas are especially encouraged to apply; a) bioenergetics and energy metabolism, b) interactions among exercise, physical activity, sedentary, and/or nutrition/dietary behaviors, c) weight management and obesity; and d) behavioral interventions for chronic disease prevention and management. Importantly, the SPH-B has outstanding research facilities including the nationally unique Bioenergetics and Environmental Stress Suite and the Nutrition and Metabolic Clinical Research Laboratory (see links below) to support research in these sub-disciplinary areas of interest. Preference will be given to applicants with research strengths in areas that are synergistic with other SPH-B and Indiana University faculty members and align with major funding priorities. This position is located on the Indiana University Bloomington campus, and successful candidates are expected to work on the Bloomington campus to allow full engagement with the department, school, campus, and community. Indiana University Bloomington bases its tenure and promotion recommendations upon performance in three areas including research, teaching, and service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and service.

Admin application procedure may be directed to Dave Archer at dwarcher@iu.edu or via postal mail at Department of Kinesiology Search & Screen Committee, School Public Health–Bloomington, Indiana University, 1025 East 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-4801. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Ellen Evans, Department Chair, evanselm@iu.edu, Lisa Koontz, Director of Faculty Operations, lmkoontz@iu.edu, or NiCole Keith, Executive Associate Dean, nkeith@iu.edu.

 

Application Procedure: Please provide a 1) curriculum vitae and 2) cover letter (no longer than 5 pages in length) summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position, including a research statement and overview of research experience, and a statement of teaching interest and experience particularly at the graduate level. If selected as a finalist, we will additionally request, at a minimum a) three references for the Assistant Professor rank and b) six references for Associate or Full Professor ranks. References will be contacted if you are selected for a finalist interview and/or job offer. Interested candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26098.

 

Before a conditional offer of employment is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.