Department Chair and Tenured Faculty Position Department of Kinesiology

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Department Chair and Tenured Faculty Position Department of
Kinesiology

Appointment Status

Tenure

Department

IU Bloomington Kinesiology

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) School of Public
Health‐Bloomington (SPH‐B) invites applications for the position of
Department Chair and Tenured Professor in the Department
of Kinesiology. The SPH -B seeks an accomplished
academic leader who will provide leadership, vision, and strategic
and practical direction for the Department of Kinesiology to
advance excellence in research, teaching, and service related to
exercise, physical activity, and all aspects of human movement and
performance, broadly defined.

This 12-month appointment would ideally start July 1,
2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.
Applications received by November 18, 2026, will receive
full priority consideration, and applications will be accepted
until the position is filled. This position is located on the
Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Successful candidates are
expected to work on campus to allow full engagement with the
department, school, university, and community. Indiana University
bases tenure and promotion recommendations upon performance in
research, teaching, and service.

A successful candidate will foster the continued development and
success of the department’s faculty and staff, academic programs
and students, research enterprise, and outreach programs while
strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations and leveraging
opportunities to advance knowledge and its application to health
and well-being. This position represents a unique opportunity to
lead a department with 75+ years of outstanding legacy yet one that
is also uniquely well-positioned for excellence within a school of
public health, especially with our recently acquired new
leadership.

Responsibilities: The Department Chair provides leadership,
vision, and strategic direction for the department and is
responsible for advancing excellence across its academic, research,
and service missions. The Chair also provides general
administration and oversight of departmental operations; promotes
the recruitment, development, success, and retention of faculty and
staff; supports student academic and professional success; and
provides leadership for the development, delivery, assessment, and
continuous improvement of academic programs and curricula. The
Chair fosters a strong research environment, supports faculty
scholarship and the pursuit of external funding, and facilitates
interdisciplinary and collaborative research within the SPH -B,
across IUB and IU more broadly, and with external partners. The
Chair is responsible for effective stewardship of the department’s
budget, resources, and funding priorities and works to identify
opportunities that support the department’s strategic goals and
continued growth. The Chair promotes effective, transparent, and
timely communication within the department and serves as an
advocate and representative for the department to the school,
university, profession, and broader community. Beyond
administrative responsibilities, the Chair is expected to maintain
an active research program with scholarship, contribute to
teaching/mentoring, and provide service aligned with an appointment
as Professor.

About
Kinesiology : As a legacy program on the IUB
campus, the Department of Kinesiology, with 30 full-time faculty,
has a strong and growing enrollment in the undergraduate Exercise
Science degree program (~1,375 students), and healthy enrollments
in graduate degree programs (~75 students) including an MS in
Athletic Training, MS in Kinesiology, and a PhD in Human
Performance. Faculty conduct research across numerous areas
including exercise physiology (with historical excellence in
environmental and clinical exercise physiology), biomechanics,
neuromuscular/motor control, physical activity and fitness
interventions, athletic training, and sport-based approaches to
health and well-being. Kinesiology faculty are active contributors
to the
SPH -B Nutrition and Exercise Research Center and
collaborate with the Department of
Psychological and Brain Sciences and the related
Imaging Research Facility . An emerging exemplar of
community engagement, Hoosier Sport, a growing research and
experiential learning outreach program that serves surrounding
communities, uses sport to promote physical activity, health,
leadership, and positive youth development. Finally, the department
supports the Physical Activity Instruction Program, an extensive
fitness and sport focused academic service program.

About SPH
-B : The SPH -B is in the heart of the Bloomington
campus and comprises five collaborative academic departments with
300 faculty and staff. With recent rapid growth in both enrollments
(~4,600 total students, ~470 graduate students) and 160 faculty,
the SPH -B is well positioned for the challenges and opportunities
of contemporary higher education. In addition to a robust
administrative infrastructure, notable SPH -B faculty support units
include an exceptional Grants Administration Office, talented
Office of Online Education, and a creative Marketing &
Communications team. IUB also provides SPH -B faculty outstanding
teaching support through programs like the Faculty Academy on
Excellence in Teaching (F.A.C.E.T.); extensive research development
and research administrative support through the Office of the Vice
President for Research; and innovative collaborations with
organizations such as the NCAA, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana
University Athletics, the U.S. National Park Service, and a wealth
of local, national, and international partners to broaden the scope
of the faculty and student experience. SPH -B continues its rapid
expansion, embracing a comprehensive and holistic approach to
promoting health and wellbeing within the research, teaching, and
service aspects of our mission. With an emphasis on high-quality,
impactful research, excellence in teaching and mentoring, and
meaningful and impactful service, there has never been a more
exciting time to join our growing and evolving team.

About IUB
: Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) is
the flagship campus of Indiana University and is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission. A member of the prestigious Association
of American Universities ( AAU ) since 1909, IUB prides itself in
offering outstanding academics grounded in world class research and
a vibrant campus life with 48,000+ students and 16 degree-granting
schools and colleges. IUB offers 200+ undergraduate majors as well
as extensive graduate and professional study opportunities,
including 90+ master’s degrees and 80+ Ph.D. programs. 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. Known for its
Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is
considered by many to be one of the country’s most beautiful
college campuses.

About Bloomington :
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 musicals, 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.

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in
kinesiology, exercise/movement science, or a closely related
field from an accredited institution and possess a record of
scholarly achievement, teaching, and service appropriate for
appointment as a senior faculty member at IUB . Candidates must
possess a distinguished record of research and scholarship,
including success in securing extramural funding and experience
leading significant research initiatives. Evidence of effective
teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
is required with curriculum experience preferred. Candidates must
possess leadership experience and evidence of the ability to build
consensus and articulate, build and advance a compelling vision for
the department; effectively administer academic programs,
personnel, and resources including budgets; support the
professional development and success of faculty and staff; promote
student academic and professional success; and foster excellence
and innovation across the tri-partite mission of teaching, research
and service. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound
judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across
disciplines and build productive relationships is essential.
Finally, and importantly, the successful candidate must be able to
foster a positive work culture and coalesce the department toward
future excellence.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions:

· Questions about the PeopleAdmin application procedure may be
directed to Dave Archer at dwarcher@iu.edu .

· Questions regarding the position may be directed to Lisa Koontz,
Director of Faculty Operations, lmkoontz@iu.edu , or Grace
Sembajwe, Executive Associate Dean, gsembajw@iu.edu .

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Application Procedure: Please provide (1) a curriculum vitae
(CV) and (2) a cover letter (4 pages maximum) summarizing key
qualifications and reasons for interest in the position. The cover
letter should address your leadership experience and vision for the
department; research and scholarly accomplishments, including
experience with externally funded research; teaching and mentoring
experience; and relevant experience in academic administration,
faculty and staff development, academic programs and curricula,
research leadership, budget and resource management, and
communication and collaboration. Finalists will be asked to provide
six (6) references. References will be contacted if you are
selected for a finalist interview and/or job offer. Interested
candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34414
.

Misconduct Disclosure: Before a conditional offer of employment 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.

For Best Consideration Date

11/18/2026

Expected Start Date

07/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101696-2026