Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in Robotics

Title:

Multiple Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in Robotics

Appointment Status:
Tenure Track

Department:
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering (may hold appointments in Informatics, Computer Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering)

Location:

Bloomington

Position Summary:

Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for multiple, tenure‑track faculty positions in the field of robotics. This search seeks applicants primarily at the assistant professor rank to serve as a faculty member of Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering and may hold appointments in any of its departments, including Informatics, Computer Science, or Intelligent Systems Engineering. Outstanding applicants at the associate or full professor rank (tenured or untenured) will also be considered.

We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the science and engineering of intelligent, embodied, and human‑centered systems. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the new Bachelor of Science in Robotics degree, shaping the next generation of roboticists through research‑driven teaching and mentoring.

• Robot Perception and Sensing
• Control Systems and Mechatronics
• Robot Learning
• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Cognitive Robotics
• Bio-Robotics
• Field Robotics

We are especially interested in candidates whose work complements existing strengths in autonomous systems, human‑robot interaction, educational robots, multi‑robot systems, and cyber‑physical systems.

These 10‑month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2026, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.

Tenure-track faculty at Indiana University Bloomington 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/or graduate students as designated by the department chairperson;

and actively providing service within the department, school and university alongside active engagement with the profession and/or the community.

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 the three areas of 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:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited educational institution, and demonstrate (or evidence of) excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and continue until all positions are filled. Application materials should include:

• Cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in length 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)
• Up to three representative scholarly publications
• Provide contact information for three professional references

For Best Consideration Date:
12/01/2025 | Expected

Start Date:

08/01/2026 | Posting Number:
IU-

Department Contact for Questions:
faculty1 (Dr. Lantao Liu, search chairperson, or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator).