Tenured/Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Faculty Positions in Measurement

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for multiple tenured/tenure-track positions at all ranks in the Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences as part of the Faculty 100 strategic hiring initiative. Successful candidates will develop visible, externally funded research programs in measurement science and build a nationally distinctive interdisciplinary community.

Appointments begin August 1, 2027, with full consideration for applications received by Oct 16,

Qualifications

• All applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry (or a related field) and postdoctoral experience and be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a record of scholarly accomplishment and research leadership.
• Secure external research funding commensurate with rank.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in service within the department and university.

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Tenured/Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor FacultyPositions in Measurement Science in Chemistry

Appointment Status

Tenure

Department

IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) invites applicationsfor multiple, tenured/tenure-track positions at all ranks(assistant, associate or full professor) in the Department ofChemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences as a part ofthe Faculty 100 strategic hiring initiative. Successful candidatesare expected to develop visible, externally funded researchprograms to address research priorities in measurementscience . The department seeks scientists who develop newquantitative tools, instrumentation, and measurement approachesthat answer previously inaccessible chemical, physical, and/orbiological questions in any area related to chemistry. In additionto ensemble approaches, research directions may includemeasurements that resolve chemical and biological heterogeneityacross individual molecules, particles, cells, and beyond. Thisinitiative is intended to grow a nationally distinctive communityaround interdisciplinary quantitative measurement to these system-from single molecules and nanoparticles to living systems, enabledby advances in instrumentation, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry,microscopy, and machine learning.

Appointments

would begin August 1, 2027, although anearlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received byOctober 16, 2026, will receive full consideration, and applicationswill be accepted until the positions are filled.

Responsibilities

Tenured/tenure-track faculty at IndianaUniversity Bloomington are expected to substantially contribute tothe overall academic excellence of the department by developing andmaintaining a record of scholarly accomplishment, researchleadership, and success or strong potential in securing competitiveexternal research support, commensurate with rank; teaching andmentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students as designated bythe department chair; and actively providing service within thedepartment, school, and university alongside active engagement withthe profession and community. These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University,Bloomington ( IUB ) in Bloomington, Indiana, and successfulcandidates are expected to work on the IUB campus to allow fullengagement with the department, school, campus, and community.Indiana University bases its tenure and promotion recommendationsupon performance in three areas: research, teaching, and service.All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excelin research and demonstrate strong performance in teaching andservice.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants should have a PhD inChemistry (or a related field) and postdoctoral experienceand be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at theundergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Procedures

• Cover letter
  • In 1-2 pages, identify your application for a position withtenure (associate or full professor) or a tenure-track position(assistant professor) and summarizing your qualifications andinterest in the position.
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
  • In no more than 4 pages, describe your current research andfuture aspirations in research.
• Teaching Statement
  • In no more than 2 pages, describe your teaching philosophy,experience(s) teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level,and/or your experience serving as a mentor.
• Contact information for three professional references
  • Professional references for applicants for tenure-trackpositions will only be solicited for those selected forscreening interviews.
  • Professional references for applicants for positions withtenure will only be solicited for those selected for a finalistinterview and/or job offer.

Contact information for questions

All queries about the position or the application procedures shouldbe addressed to Measurement Science Faculty Search Committee,Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Ave.,Bloomington, IN 47405, [e-mail] ; or Dr. CindyBroderick, search coordinator, at [e-mail] .

Disclosures

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized,candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations orprevious findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They willalso be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana UniversityBloomington with all current and former employers along theselines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in thecontext of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire willbe evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-casebasis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana UniversityBloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconductvery seriously.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer andprovider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination inhiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

About Indiana University Bloomington

Founded in 1820,Indiana University-Bloomington ( IUB ) is the flagship campus ofIndiana University. Located in Bloomington, IN., IUB constantlystrives to embody its mission to create, disseminate, preserve, andapply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edgeresearch, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired andchallenging undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelongeducational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom;expansive global educational opportunities; first-rate library and museum collections; and far-reaching economic development andimpact in the state and region.

Basic Qualifications

All applicants should have a PhD inChemistry (or a related field) and postdoctoral experienceand be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at theundergraduate and graduate levels.

Department Contact for Questions

All queries about the position or the application procedures shouldbe addressed to Measurement Science Faculty Search Committee,Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Ave.,Bloomington, IN 47405, [e-mail] ; or Dr. CindyBroderick, search coordinator, at [e-mail] .

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Commensurate with experience

Special Instructions

For Best Consideration Date

10/16/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101678-2026