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.

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.

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.

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.