Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Indianapolis Campus

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor at the IU Indianapolis School of Nursing. The appointment focuses on research, teaching, and service with the goal of building an externally funded program.

The candidate should have a PhD and will contribute to programs from BSN to PhD, engaging with local and national communities to advance health outcomes through scholarly activity and education.

Qualifications

• PhD required; related fields accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop a record of nationally and/or internationally disseminated and peer reviewed scholarship.
• Engage in high-quality teaching and mentoring.
• Actively participate in service at the school, campus, community, and professional levels.

Education

PhD

Job description

Posting Details

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Indianapolis Campus

Appointment Status: Tenure Track

Department: IU Indianapolis School of Nursing

Location: Indianapolis

Position Summary: Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) seeks qualified applicants for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor. We invite applicants who are poised to develop a record of nationally and/or internationally disseminated and peer reviewed scholarship. IUSON is offers a full range of academic programs from BSN to DNP and PhD. IUSON is looking for applicants who will contribute to our commitment to engage the city, state, nation, and beyond through research, teaching, and service, inconsideration of the rich diversity of our campus and community. Faculty are expected to maintain an active and productive external funding portfolio by pursuing external grant funding at a cadence set by the Executive Associate Dean for Research. Evidence includes submission and acquisition of primarily extramural funding, service as PI, co-PI, or key personnel on such funded projects, development of collaborative funding initiatives, and strategic use of pilot funding to support future external grant competitiveness. A pattern of ongoing grant activity, proposal development, and funding success is expected as part of a sustained program of scholarship and research excellence. Overall, the candidate’s responsibilities include contributing to IUSON’s research, teaching, and service missions.

• 1. The candidate is expected to develop a record of nationally and/or internationally disseminated and peer reviewed scholarship.


• 2. The candidate is expected to engage in high-quality teaching and mentoring.


• 3. The candidate is expected to actively participate in service at the school, campus, community, and professional levels.

Basic Qualifications: PhD is required. While a PhD in Nursing Science is preferred, we welcome candidates who have earned a PhD in a related field (e.g. public health, health sciences, psychology, sociology).

Department Contact for Questions: Tammy Leone at [e-mail] or 317-274-4157.

For Best Consideration Date: 12/01/2026

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2027

Posting Number: IU-101759-2026

Supplemental Questions

1. Have you previously been employed with IU?
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   


2. How did you hear about this position?
   
   
   • Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
   
   
   • Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
   
   
   • Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
   
   
   • Announcement: Chronicle of Higher Education
   
   
   • Announcement: IU Bulletin for Academic Appointees
   
   
   • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
   
   
   • Announcement: Other Website
   
   

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae


2. Letter of Application


3. Statement of Research and Teaching


4. List Of References