Apr 10, 2026
Multiple Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in Robotics
- Indiana University School of Public HealthBloomington
- Bloomington, IN, USA
Job Description
Appointment Status: Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for multiple, tenure-track faculty positions in the field of robotics. This search seeks applicants primarily at the assistant professor rank to serve as a faculty member of Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and may hold appointments in any of its departments, including Informatics, Computer Science, or Intelligent Systems Engineering. Outstanding applicants at the associate or full professor rank (tenured or untenured) will also be considered. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the science and engineering of intelligent, embodied, and human-centered systems. Successful candidates 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 in all areas of robotics. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
These 10-month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2026, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.
Responsibilities: 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.
These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB) in Bloomington, Indiana, and successful candidates are 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 the three areas of research, teaching, and service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and service.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited educational institution, and demonstrate (or evidence of) excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Department Contact for Questions
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 faculty1@iu.edu.
Special Instructions
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and continue until all positions are filled. Application materials should include:
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101316-2025
Department: IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs
Location
Bloomington
Position Summary
Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for multiple, tenure-track faculty positions in the field of robotics. This search seeks applicants primarily at the assistant professor rank to serve as a faculty member of Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and may hold appointments in any of its departments, including Informatics, Computer Science, or Intelligent Systems Engineering. Outstanding applicants at the associate or full professor rank (tenured or untenured) will also be considered. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the science and engineering of intelligent, embodied, and human-centered systems. Successful candidates 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 in all areas of robotics. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Robot Perception and Sensing
- Control Systems and Mechatronics
- Robot Learning
- Human-Robot Collaboration
- Cognitive Robotics
- Bio-Robotics
- Field Robotics
These 10-month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2026, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.
Responsibilities: 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.
These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB) in Bloomington, Indiana, and successful candidates are 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 the three areas of research, teaching, and service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and service.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited educational institution, and demonstrate (or evidence of) excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Department Contact for Questions
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 faculty1@iu.edu.
Special Instructions
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and continue until all positions are filled. Application materials should include:
- Cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in length summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position)
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement (maximum of 4 pages in length)
- Teaching Statement (maximum of 2 pages in length)
- Up to three representative scholarly publications
- Provide contact information for three professional references
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101316-2025
ID
437ab0a92ba7eb746ecb95fe19e923fb
