Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Department of Kinesiology – School of Health & Human Sciences Location Indianapolis Position Summary The Department of Kinesiology in the School of Health & Human Sciences ( SHHS ) at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach and mentor both graduate (MS and PhD) and undergraduate (BS) students, will be responsible for developing an active and sustainable research agenda in their area of expertise, generate external funding, engage in teaching, and provide service to the school, university, community, and profession. Individuals with translational research and/or community engagement experiences are especially encouraged to apply. The Department of Kinesiology offers a BS with plans of study in: - Exercise Science - Applied Fitness and Sports Performance - Physical Education Teacher Education - Nutrition and Wellness SHHS also offers PhD and MS degrees in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2026, and will be accepted until the position is filled. The target starting date is August 1, 2027. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and the names and contact information for three references. The letter of intent should include a summary of qualifications and experience, key motivation for application, and alignment with IU Indianapolis and SHHS , overall.

IU Indianapolis is Indiana’s premier urban public research university and holds Community Engagement and R1 research Carnegie Classifications. It is home to more than 22,000 students pursuing degrees across 15 distinct schools, including the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health ( ICMH ). IU Indianapolis has earned national recognition for its innovative health and life sciences initiatives, providing extensive opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary research. The university is making significant investments in research, including the launch of two new institutes: the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute ( CBATI ) and the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W).

Additionally, a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment will support the IU LAB , a state-of-the-art facility at 16 Tech site designed to position Indiana as a national leader in bioscience discovery, commercialization, and talent development. SHHS is looking for scholars who will contribute to our commitment to engage the city, state, nation, and beyond through research, teaching, and service. Potential scholars should take into consideration and value the attributes of our campus and city populations as we prepare our graduates to enter and lead in an increasingly complex world. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services, and prohibits discrimination in hiring.

See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the search process must notify the School’s HR Business Partner, Myrna Palacios, at [email protected] , in advance. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Movement Science, or closely related field. Demonstrated teaching and/or professional experience in: Sport and Human Performance Testing and Interpretation.

Exercise Leadership and Program Design. Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise. Active research agenda aligned with the discipline of kinesiology. Demonstrated potential or history of securing independent external research funding.

Experience in mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students. Department Contact for Questions For more information on the position, please contact department chair Dr. Mark Urtel at [email protected]. Additional information on the School of Health & Human Sciences, as well as the Department of Kinesiology is available at: https://shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html .

Additional Qualifications Post-doctoral training or equivalent translational field/industry experience. Active interest or demonstrated success in interdisciplinary research collaborations across SHHS , the IU School of Medicine, or campus research institutes (e.g., ICMH , CBATI , H2W). A demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, employees, and other members of the university community. Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 12/01/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2027 Posting Number IU-101716-2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Have you previously been employed with IU?

Yes No Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment (e.g. H-1B status)? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application Statement of Research and Teaching List Of References Optional Documents Copyright © 2026 The Trustees of Indiana University To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost.

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