Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Indiana University Indianapolis
Department of Kinesiology, School of Health & Human Sciences
Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointment type: Full-time, 10-month, tenure-track
Application review begins: December 1, 2026
Target start date: August 1, 2027
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 and will be responsible for developing an active and sustainable research agenda in their area of expertise, generating external funding, engaging in teaching, and providing service to the school, university, community, and profession. Individuals with translational research and/or community engagement experience are especially encouraged to apply.
Required qualifications
Ph.D. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Movement Science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated teaching and/or professional experience in Sport and Human Performance Testing and Interpretation; Exercise Leadership and Program Design; and 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 mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students.
Preferred qualifications and experience
Postdoctoral 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, including the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH), Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI), and Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W).
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, employees, and other members of the university community.
About the department and university
The Department of Kinesiology offers a BS with plans of study in Exercise Science, Applied Fitness and Sports Performance, Physical Education Teacher Education, and Nutrition and Wellness. SHHS also offers PhD and MS degrees in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences.
IU Indianapolis is a leading urban research university located in downtown Indianapolis, serving more than 25,000 students across a wide range of programs. The campus includes over a dozen schools and academic units. 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 Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI) and the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W). Additionally, a $138 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. supports the IU LAB at 16 Tech, designed to advance bioscience discovery, commercialization, and talent development.
SHHS seeks scholars who will contribute to its commitment to engage the city, state, nation, and beyond through research, teaching, and service. Potential scholars should value the attributes of the campus and city populations as they prepare graduates to enter and lead in an increasingly complex world.
Application materials
Interested candidates should submit:
A letter of application.
Curriculum vitae.
Statements of research and teaching.
Names and contact information for three references.
The letter of application should include a summary of qualifications and experience, key motivation for applying, and alignment with IU Indianapolis and SHHS.
Application review will begin December 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact information
For more information about the position, please contact Department Chair Dr. Mark Urtel at murtel1@iu.edu. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the search process must notify the School’s HR Business Partner, Myrna Palacios, at mypala@iu.edu in advance.
Additional information about the School of Health & Human Sciences and the Department of Kinesiology is available at https://shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See the Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for additional information, including contact information.