We welcome work that spans theory, methodology, and real-world
experimentation, particularly research validated through
industrial-scale systems, datasets, or testbeds. Candidates with
experience in industry, or with a demonstrated record of
collaboration with industrial partners on applied AI problems, are
especially encouraged to apply, as are those whose work bridges
academic inquiry with the operational demands of deployed AI
systems.
These positions are 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. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected
to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and
service.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in
computer science, engineering, data science, or AI (or a
related field) and be committed to excellence in scholarship and
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Candidates considered for appointment with tenure must demonstrate
a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to such an
appointment, 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
November 1, 2026 and continue until all positions are
filled. Application materials should include:
- Cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in length, identifying your
application for a position with tenure (associate professor) or a
tenure-track position (assistant professor), summarizing your
qualifications, and interest in the position.
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement (maximum of 4 pages in length)
- Teaching Statement (maximum of 2 pages in length) OPTIONAL
- Up to three representative scholarly publications (optional)
OPTIONAL
- Contact information for three professional references
- Professional references for applicants for tenure-track
positions will only be solicited for those selected for a
screening interviews.
- Professional references for applicants for positions with
tenure will only be solicited for those selected for a finalist
interview and/or job offer.
Applicants for associate professor should apply at:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34483
All queries about the position or the application procedures should
be addressed to Dr. Haixu Tang, search chairperson, at
hatang@iu.edu 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; 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
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at
Indiana University Bloomington is a nationally recognized
leader in computing, artificial intelligence, data science,
information technology, and engineering education and research. As
one of the largest and most comprehensive schools of its kind in
the United States, Luddy brings together distinguished faculty,
innovative researchers, and talented students in a collaborative
environment dedicated to advancing discovery and addressing complex
societal challenges through data-driven and computational
approaches.
The School’s interdisciplinary
Data Science Program prepares
students to excel in a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by
artificial intelligence and advanced analytics through rigorous
training in statistics, machine learning, AI, data management, and
data visualization. Supported by a vibrant research ecosystem that
spans AI, intelligent systems, health informatics, cybersecurity,
and computational science, the program equips graduates with the
technical expertise, ethical foundation, and collaborative skills
needed to transform complex data into actionable insights and
innovative solutions across academia, industry, government, and the
nonprofit sector.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in
computer science, engineering, data science, or AI (or a
related field) and be committed to excellence in scholarship and
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Candidates considered for appointment with tenure must demonstrate
a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to such an
appointment, 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. Haixu Tang, search chairperson, at
hatang@iu.edu or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator, at
faculty1@iu.edu .
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date
11/01/2026
Expected Start Date
08/01/2027
Posting Number
IU-101704-2026