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Title Associate Professor of Nutrition and Wellness Appointment Status Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Department of Kinesiology - School of Health & Human Sciences Location Indianapolis Position Summary The Department of Kinesiology in the School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS) at Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a 10-month appointment, tenure-track faculty position. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining an active research agenda, including external funding, leveraging campus resources in the health and life sciences that advance the campus mission, mentoring both graduate (MS and PhD) and undergraduate (BS) students, engaging in teaching, and providing service to the school, university, community, and profession. Individuals with a collaborative spirit, translational research experience, and/or community engagement experiences are especially encouraged to apply. Duties 50% Research 40% Teaching 10% Service The Department of Kinesiology offers a PhD in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences, an MS in Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences, and BS programs in Exercise Science, Applied Fitness and Sport Performance, and Physical Education Teacher Education. Additionally, the department offers a minor in Wellness Coaching, Dance, Health Education, and Sport Coaching. As well as certificates in Youth Physical Wellness and Personal Training. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1, 2026, and will be accepted until the position is filled. The ideal target starting date is August 1, 2026. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and the names and contact information for three references. The letter of intent should include a summary of qualifications and experience, key motivation for application, and reflection on alignment with IU Indianapolis and SHHS's mission and goals. IU Indianapolis is Indiana's premier urban public research university and holds Community Engagement and R1 research Carnegie Classifications. It is home to more than 22,000 students pursuing degrees across 15 distinct schools, including the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH). 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 launch of two new institutes: the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI) and the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W). Additionally, a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment will support the IU LAB, a state-of-the-art facility at 16 Tech site designed to position Indiana as a national leader in bioscience discovery, commercialization, and talent development. SHHS is looking for scholars who will contribute to our commitment to engage the city, state, nation, and beyond through teaching, research and service. Potential scholars should take in consideration and value the attributes of our campus and city populations as we prepare our graduates to enter and lead in an increasingly complex world. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the search process must notify the School's HR Business Partner, Myrna Palacios, at , in advance. Basic Qualifications * Ph.D. in a relevant field, including but not limited to: * Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics * Behavioral Health (emphasizing Nutrition and/or Wellness). * Kinesiology or Exercise Science (emphasizing Nutrition and/or Wellness). * Health Sciences (emphasizing Nutrition and/or Wellness). * Proven track record of external funding. * Successful collaborative projects in the health and life sciences. * Demonstrated success in research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Department Contact for Questions For more information on the position, please contact search committee chair: or department chair Dr. Mark Urtel at . Additional information on the School of Health & Human Sciences, as well as the Department of Kinesiology is available at: . Additional Qualifications * Research leadership within the discipline, labs, and/or industry. * Mentorship of undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional students. * Potential for collaborative and/or interdisciplinary engagement across SHHS and IU Indianapolis campus, as well as other IU campuses. * History of independent external funding with collaborative research in Nutrition and Wellness. * Credentials / Certification in Wellness Coaching. Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101544-2026