Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Robotics

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position in robotics within the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. The appointee will pursue a vigorous research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to shaping the new Bachelor of Science in Robotics.

We seek leaders in human-centered robotics, human–robot interaction, and embodied intelligence, with a record of extramural funding potential and

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field demonstrating scholarship excellence.
• Record of publications and research impact in robotics or related areas.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a robust research program in robotics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the Luddy School.
• Mentor students and contribute to service within the department and university.

Skills

Robotics

Human–robot interaction

Research

Education

PhD in human-robot interaction, robotics, CS, engineering, or cognitive science

Job description

Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Robotics

Title Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Robotics

Appointment Status

Department

Department IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs

Location

Location Bloomington

Position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track assistant, associate, or full professor in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, in the field of robotics. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the science and engineering of intelligent, embodied systems and their societal applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the new Bachelor of Science in Robotics degree, shaping the next generation of roboticists through research-driven teaching and mentoring.

We welcome applicants whose research advances human-centered robotics and human–robot interaction. We are particularly interested in scholarship in these areas addressing one or more of three interconnected themes:

• Interaction and collaboration: physical, haptic, and multimodal interaction; human–robot teaming; shared autonomy; and the design and study of interactive robotic systems.
• Embodied intelligence and mobility: robot design and control, humanoid robotics, whole-body control, and wearable robotic systems.
• Robotics in human environments: assistive, rehabilitation, healthcare, and field robotics, including the development, deployment, and study of robotic systems in real-world settings.

We also welcome applicants whose work bridges these themes or brings complementary perspectives, methods, and application domains that broaden the scope of human-centered robotics at IUB.

We encourage applications from scholars who apply interdisciplinary perspectives and share important research overlap with current IUB scholars while also offering new dimensions that will expand and strengthen IUB’s robotics research program.

This 10‑month appointment would ideally start August 1, 2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Responsibilities: Tenured/tenure-track faculty at Indiana University Bloomington are expected to substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of their department by developing and/or maintaining a robust research portfolio including pursuing and obtaining major extramural research funding to conduct cutting‑edge research both as a corresponding principal investigator and a collaborating investigator; teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students as designated by the department chairperson; and actively providing service within the department, school and university alongside active engagement with the profession and/or the community.

This position is located on the campus in Bloomington, Indiana, and a successful candidate is expected to work on the IUB campus to allow full engagement with the department, school, campus, and community. Indiana University 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in human-robot interaction, robotics, computer science, engineering, cognitive science (or a related field) and be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Candidates for a position with tenure must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment w/tenure, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, established record of publications and scholarly work, and experience leading sizeable research initiatives.

All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Lantao Liu, search chairperson, or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator, at [e-mail].

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure 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 IUB 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 IUB on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that IUB takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

About Indiana University Bloomington: Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington ( IUB ) is the flagship campus of Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, IN., IUB 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; first‑rate library and museum collections; and far‑reaching economic development and impact in the state and region.

IUB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities ( AAU ) since 1909, 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 300+ undergraduate majors, 300+ Master’s degrees, and 150+ doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful college campuses.

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing, information technology and modern engineering. The Luddy School is a core school with programs on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campus and includes over 150 faculty and 3000 students. Departments in the Luddy School’s Bloomington campus include Computer Science, Information and Library Science, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems Engineering. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary robotics community that spans informatics, computer science, intelligent systems engineering, cognitive science, and more. The Luddy School hosts state‑of‑the‑art robotics labs and is home to robust initiatives in AI, autonomy, and human‑centered computing. Faculty will have the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of a new Bachelor of Science in Robotics degree, shaping the next generation of roboticists through research‑driven teaching and mentoring.

Nestled in the rolling hills of south‑central Indiana, and home to 85,000 residents, 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 musical, 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.

For more information about the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, and Indiana University Bloomington, visit:

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in human-robot interaction, robotics, computer science, engineering, cognitive science (or a related field) and be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Candidates for a position with tenure must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment w/tenure, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, established record of publications and scholarly work, and experience leading sizeable research initiatives.

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