Description

Position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) invites applications for multiple, tenured faculty positions in the field of robotics. This search seeks applicants at the associate or full 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. 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.

We welcome applicants in all areas of robotics. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Responsibilities: Tenured 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.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited educational institution, and demonstrate potential for (or evidence of) excellence in research, teaching, and service. Candidates for associate and full professor positions must demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly leadership and impact appropriate for a senior career level.

Department Contact for Questions

All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Lantao Liu, search chairperson, or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator, at [email protected] .

Special Instructions

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 15, 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
  • Please note that professional references will only be solicited for those candidates selected for a finalist interview and/or job offer.

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.