Associate Professor of Nutrition and Wellness
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Department of Kinesiology in the School of Health & Human Sciences ( SHHS ) at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a 10-month appointment tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining an active research agenda including external funding leveraging campus resources in the health and life sciences that advance the campus mission mentoring both graduate (MS and PhD) and undergraduate (BS) students engaging in teaching and providing service to the school university community and profession. Individuals with a collaborative spirit translational research experience and/or community engagement experiences are especially encouraged to apply. Duties 50% Research 40% Teaching 10% Service The Department of Kinesiology offers a PhD in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences an MS in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences and BS programs in Exercise Science Applied Fitness and Sport Performance and Physical Education Teacher Education. Additionally the department offers a minor in Wellness Coaching Dance Health Education and Sport Coaching. As well as certificates in Youth Physical Wellness and Personal Training. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 2026 and will be accepted until the position is filled. The ideal target starting date is August 1 2026. 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 reflection on alignment with IU Indianapolis and SHHSs mission and goals. IU Indianapolis is Indianas premier urban public research university and holds Community Engagement and R1 research Carnegie Classifications. It is home to more than 22000 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 teaching research and service. Potential scholars should take in 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. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the search process must notify the Schools HR Business Partner Myrna Palacios at in advance.
The Department of Kinesiology in the School of Health & Human Sciences ( SHHS ) at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a 10-month appointment tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining an active research agenda including external funding leveraging campus resources in the health and life sciences that advance the campus mission mentoring both graduate (MS and PhD) and undergraduate (BS) students engaging in teaching and providing service to the school university community and profession. Individuals with a collaborative spirit translational research experience and/or community engagement experiences are especially encouraged to apply. Duties 50% Research 40% Teaching 10% Service The Department of Kinesiology offers a PhD in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences an MS in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences and BS programs in Exercise Science Applied Fitness and Sport Performance and Physical Education Teacher Education. Additionally the department offers a minor in Wellness Coaching Dance Health Education and Sport Coaching. As well as certificates in Youth Physical Wellness and Personal Training. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1 2026 and will be accepted until the position is filled. The ideal target starting date is August 1 2026. 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 reflection on alignment with IU Indianapolis and SHHSs mission and goals. IU Indianapolis is Indianas premier urban public research university and holds Community Engagement and R1 research Carnegie Classifications. It is home to more than 22000 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 teaching research and service. Potential scholars should take in 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. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the search process must notify the Schools HR Business Partner Myrna Palacios at in advance.
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