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Tenure-Track Assistant or Tenured Associate Professor Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Experiments
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bloomington, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) invites applications for one tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineering in the field of AI and Industrial Experiments. We seek candidates to join IUs outstanding Computing and Engineering research program to lead research in areas such as machine learning agentic AI edge AI physical AI and AI safety. We encourage applications from scholars who apply interdisciplinary perspectives and share important research overlap with current IUB scholars while also offering new dimensions that will expand and strengthen the Luddy Schools research program. These 10month appointments would ideally start August 1 2027 although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by November 1 2026 will receive full consideration and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Responsibilities: Tenured/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. We invite applications from candidates whose research advances the foundations and frontiers of artificial intelligence and its translation into industrial practice. Candidates with special interest in the following areas are encouraged to apply: machine learning methods underpinning foundation models; agentic AI and AI-based model orchestration; edge AI and resource-constrained deployment; physical and embodied AI including industrial control and cyber-physical systems; and trustworthy AI covering safety robustness privacy and alignment. 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: All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Haixu Tang search chairperson at or Dr. Cindy Broderick search coordinator at . 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 candidates 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 47000 undergraduate and graduate students the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300 undergraduate majors 300 Masters 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 countrys 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 Schools 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.
Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) invites applications for one tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the Luddy School of Informatics Computing and Engineering in the field of AI and Industrial Experiments. We seek candidates to join IUs outstanding Computing and Engineering research program to lead research in areas such as machine learning agentic AI edge AI physical AI and AI safety. We encourage applications from scholars who apply interdisciplinary perspectives and share important research overlap with current IUB scholars while also offering new dimensions that will expand and strengthen the Luddy Schools research program. These 10month appointments would ideally start August 1 2027 although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by November 1 2026 will receive full consideration and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Responsibilities: Tenured/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. We invite applications from candidates whose research advances the foundations and frontiers of artificial intelligence and its translation into industrial practice. Candidates with special interest in the following areas are encouraged to apply: machine learning methods underpinning foundation models; agentic AI and AI-based model orchestration; edge AI and resource-constrained deployment; physical and embodied AI including industrial control and cyber-physical systems; and trustworthy AI covering safety robustness privacy and alignment. 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: All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Haixu Tang search chairperson at or Dr. Cindy Broderick search coordinator at . 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 candidates 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 47000 undergraduate and graduate students the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300 undergraduate majors 300 Masters 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 countrys 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 Schools 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.
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