Tenured/Tenure-Track Associate or Full Professor Faculty Position in Nursing
Bloomington, IN, USA
Posted on Oct 14, 2026
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Tenured/Tenure-Track Associate or Full Professor Faculty Position in Nursing |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Tenure |
| Department | IU Indianapolis School of Nursing |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track associate or full professor in the School of Nursing. We seek candidates to lead research in the IU School of Nursing’s clinical research areas of excellence: prevention and health promotion, chronic condition management and quality of life, serious illness care, and community and health systems. We are interested in candidates whose research advances health and well-being across populations and settings. Examples of areas that align with our current priorities include aging, rural health, environmental health, and community-engaged research. We invite applicants who have a record of federal-level funding and nationally and/or internationally disseminated and peer reviewed scholarship. These 10‐month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by December 30, 2026 will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Responsibilities: The Indiana University School of Nursing is a core school with campuses in Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis. All School of Nursing faculty are tenured through IU Indianapolis. This position is 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 three areas including research, teaching, and service and scholars 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 graduate students as designated by the associate dean; and actively providing service within the department, school and university alongside active engagement with the profession and/or the community. Expected Research Contributions The faculty member will be expected to:
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in Nursing (or a related field; must have an MSN if PhD is not in nursing), hold Indiana RN licensure, and be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Candidates for w/tenure positions must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment w/tenure, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, established record of publications and scholarly work, and experience leading sizeable research initiatives. Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin December 30, 2026 and continue until all positions are filled. Application materials should include:
Applicants should apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34657 All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Andrea Tanner, search chairperson, or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator, at faculty1@iu.edu. Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure 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 Indiana University Bloomington 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 Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. 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 of Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, IN., 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 while fostering a culturally diverse campus environment; first-rate library and museum collections; and far-reaching economic development and impact in the state and region. IUB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1909, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. With over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300+ undergraduate majors, 300+ Master’s degrees, and 150+ doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful college campuses. The Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON), established in 1914, is one of the nation’s premier schools of nursing and among the largest nursing schools in the United States. As a core school spanning the Indiana University campuses in Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis, IUSON serves a diverse community of students, faculty, researchers, and healthcare partners across the state. With a strong tradition of excellence in education, research, and practice, IUSON prepares the next generation of nurse leaders through comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. As part of Indiana University, a leading research-intensive institution, IUSON is committed to advancing health through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and the preparation of nurses and nurse scientists who improve health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally. |
| Basic Qualifications | Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in nursing (or a related field; must have an M.S.N. if Ph.D. is not in nursing), hold Indiana R.N. licensure, and be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Candidates for w/tenure positions must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment w/tenure, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, established record of publications and scholarly work, and experience leading sizeable research initiatives. |
| Department Contact for Questions | All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Andrea Tanner, search chairperson, or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator, at faculty1@iu.edu. |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Salary and Rank | Commensurate with experience |
| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 12/30/2026 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2027 |
| Posting Number | IU-101738-2026 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Have you previously been employed with IU?
- Yes
- No
- How did you hear about this position?
- Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
- Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
- Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
- Announcement: Chronicle of Higher Education
- Announcement: IU Bulletin for Academic Appointees
- Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
- Announcement: Other Website
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Statement of Research and Teaching