Description

Open-Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Aging and Technology

Indiana University Bloomington

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Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for an open-rank, tenured/tenure-track faculty position in the School of Public Health-Bloomington in the field of Aging and Technology. We seek candidates to join IU’s outstanding research enterprise in aging and gerontology and collaborate in areas such as social and behavioral science, digital health, behavioral epidemiology, bio-health informatics, human factors, robotics, implementation science, and neuroscience.

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The position is part of Indiana University's Faculty 100 initiative, a strategic investment in exceptional scholars whose work advances the university's research excellence and national impact.

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We encourage applications from scholars who bring interdisciplinary perspectives and whose research complements existing strengths at Indiana University, while introducing new directions that expand and strengthen the institution’s research capacity in aging and technology.

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This 10month appointment begins August 1, 2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by October 16, 2026, will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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Responsibilities

Tenured/tenure-track faculty at Indiana University Bloomington are expected to contribute substantially to the university’s missions of research, teaching, and service. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining an externally funded and nationally recognized research program;
• Pursuing and securing major extramural funding as principal investigator and collaborative investigator;
• Publishing impactful scholarship in leading peer-reviewed outlets;
• Teaching and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students;
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration across Indiana University and with external partners; and
• Providing service and leadership within the department, school, university, profession, and community.

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Candidates with special interest in any of the following (or related) areas are encouraged to apply:

• Wearable & Ambient Sensors: Continuous physiological and behavioral monitoring; fall detection and prediction; dementia care and wandering prevention; activity tracking for chronic disease management.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Predictive risk modeling for falls, hospitalization, and cognitive decline; Natural Language Processing (NLP) for remote cognitive assessment; image analysis for wound care; condition prediction and diagnosis.
• Conversational AI & Social Robotics: Companionship for socially isolated or lonely older adults; medication reminders for adherence; caregiver-facing information and guidance systems
• Telehealth & Remote Monitoring: Chronic disease management; specialist access for rural populations; post-acute monitoring to prevent readmissions.
• Smart Home Technologies: Automated safety systems for dementia patients; environmental controls for mobility-limited adults; passive monitoring without wearables.
• Digital Biomarkers: Passively collected behavioral data from consumer devices enabling detection of cognitive decline, mood changes, and functional deterioration years before clinical presentation.
• Extended Reality (XR / VR): Pain management, cognitive rehabilitation, physical therapy engagement, and social connection for homebound and institutionalized older adults.

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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. Faculty hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and demonstrate strong performance in teaching and service.

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The successful candidate will contribute to and help expand Indiana University's nationally recognized aging research enterprise. The individual will have opportunities to collaborate broadly across Indiana University schools, centers, and institutes, including the Regenstrief Institute, the Irsay Institute, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and other units engaged in aging, health, technology, and data science research. The position is intended to catalyze innovative interdisciplinary partnerships, support multi-investigator research initiatives, and strengthen Indiana University's competitiveness for large-scale federal, foundation, and industry-funded research programs.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree in public health, behavioral science, social science, data science, informatics, engineering, neuroscience, rehabilitation science, health services research, or a closely related field by the date of appointment and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service, appropriate to rank.

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Candidates for tenured positions must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment with tenure, including extramurally funded research as a principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, an established record of publications and scholarly contributions, and experience leading significant research initiatives..

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Application Procedures

Review of applications will begin October 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should include:

• Cover letter (1 page maximum)
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Research & Teaching Statement (maximum of 3 pages describing research experience and future goals, and an additional 2 pages on teaching and mentorship experience)
• Up to three representative scholarly publications (optional)
• Contact information for three professional references
  • Professional references will only be solicited for candidates selected for a finalist interview and/or job offer.

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Applicants should apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34281

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Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Search Committee Chair (matlsmit@iu.edu), or Dr. Cindy Broderick, Search Coordinator, at faculty1@indiana.edu.

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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. Candidates will also be required to authorize Indiana University Bloomington to inquire with current and former employers regarding such matters. The relevance of information disclosed or obtained during this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Indiana University Bloomington takes matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

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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.

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About the School of Public Health-Bloomington

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The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) is one of the nation's leading schools of public health and is committed to advancing health and well-being through excellence in research, teaching, service, and community engagement. Located on Indiana University's flagship campus, SPH-B includes five academic departments and more than 300 faculty and staff dedicated to addressing complex public health challenges through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches.

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The School is home to nationally and internationally recognized scholars whose work spans public health, health behavior, epidemiology, environmental health, aging, health policy, physical activity, recreation, nutrition, and health technology. Faculty collaborate widely across Indiana University and with partners throughout the state, nation, and world to improve population health and well-being.

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The successful candidate will join the Department of Applied Health Science, a nationally recognized department committed to improving health and well-being through research, teaching, and community engagement. Faculty conduct interdisciplinary research across aging and gerontology, health behavior, chronic disease prevention and management, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, sexuality and reproductive health, nutrition, physical activity, substance use, community health, implementation science, and health equity. The department has particular strengths in aging and gerontology, including research focused on dementia and Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, chronic disease prevention and management, falls prevention, health behavior change, and technology-enabled approaches to improve health and quality of life among older adults.

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The School of Public Health-Bloomington is an ideal academic home for a scholar in Aging and Technology. Faculty within SPH-B are conducting innovative research in aging, chronic disease prevention and management, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, falls prevention, digital health, and technology-enabled approaches to improve health and quality of life among older adults. This position will strengthen and expand Indiana University's substantial aging research ecosystem and multidisciplinary Aging Research Network.

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Indiana University provides faculty with exceptional support for teaching, scholarship, and research through programs such as the Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (F.A.C.E.T.), extensive research development and administrative support through the Office of the Vice President for Research, and a rich culture of interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate across Indiana University with leading scholars in public health, data science and artificiall intelligence, bio-health informatics, neuroscience, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, human factors, rehabilitation sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, robotics, and social work.

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About Indiana University Bloomington

Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) is the flagship campus of Indiana University and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). With more than 47,000 students and 16 degree-granting schools and colleges, IU Bloomington offers an exceptional environment for academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Located in south-central Indiana, Bloomington combines the resources of a world-class research university with the quality of life of a vibrant college town. The community offers a rich arts and cultural environment, outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, excellent schools, and an affordable cost of living.

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For more information:

•  School of Public Health-Bloomington: School of Public Health-Bloomington
• Indiana University Bloomington: Indiana University Bloomington