T/TT Faculty in Precision Approaches in Toxicology, Environmental Health, and Disease Treatment

Indiana University is undertaking a major, multi-year initiative to expand research activities related to the use of non-mammalian model organisms, animal alternatives, and animal compliments for understanding environmental contributions to human health, with a special emphasis on chemical safety research.

This initiative spans the IU Bloomington campus, including the College of Arts and Sciences , Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering , O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs , and School of Public Health-Bloomington . Applications are invited for multiple tenure/tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to begin as early as the Fall of 2024. Appointments will be in one or more departments or faculty groups, including Chemistry , Biology , Environmental and Occupational Health , Environmental Science , Health & Wellness Design , or Intelligent System Engineering .

We are particularly interested in those working to advance research in the development of non-targeted biological and chemical assays, as well as data driven approaches to understand biomolecular and physiological responses of chemical exposure, including pharmaceuticals and complex environmental mixtures.  This work will help identify and classify chemical pollution, support implementation of chemical regulations, accelerate drug discovery, and improve food safety/security. We encourage applications from scholars in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, medicine, physiology, toxicology, or related fields who apply interdisciplinary perspectives across a variety of these domains.

Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in Biology, Toxicology, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and a record of scholarship, teaching, and professional experience appropriate for a tenured or tenure-track professorship at IU Bloomington. To advance scholarly innovation and excellence, we especially welcome candidates who will broadly increase the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion through their lived experience, research, teaching, and/or mentoring. Candidates should be able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.  

Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to sustain an active, externally funded research program, to engage undergraduate and graduate students through effective teaching, and to participate in service to the university and the profession.

Application Procedures: Applicants should apply online and include a letter of application; CV; statements on research and teaching; a diversity statement which addresses engagement with fostering a diverse and welcoming work environment. Applicants seeking appointment at the Assistant Professor rank should apply at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22694  and provide three letters of reference. Applicants seeking appointment with tenure should apply at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22695 and be prepared to provide the names of six references. Review of applications will begin immediately and for best consideration, applications should be received by February 20, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. Queries about the position or the application procedures may be addressed to [email protected] .

Before any 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 committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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 while fostering a culturally diverse campus environment; 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 University (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 College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University offers over 225 academic programs rooted in three broad areas of study—Arts and Humanities, Natural and Mathematics Sciences, and Social and Historical Studies. The College is home to over 70 departments and programs and three schools—the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and The Media School. Over 900 faculty members serve within the College and form an extraordinary teaching and learning community at the heart of a world-class university. Members of the College’s faculty are continually recognized as elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academies, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and include MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows,

Fulbright Award winners, and Pulitzer Prize, Oscar, and Emmy winners.

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing, information technology and modern engineering. The Luddy School is a core school with programs on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campus and includes over 150 faculty and 3100 students. Departments in the Luddy School’s Bloomington campus include Computer Science, Information and Library Science, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems Engineering.

The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is the largest school of public affairs in the U.S. and is tied for the No. 1 ranked master’s program in public affairs in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools , with No. 1 rankings in environmental, nonprofit and public management as well as public finance. Additional specialty areas ranking in the top 10 include public, health, and social policy as well as local government management. O’Neill was also ranked the No. 2 U.S. Online MPA (STEPS (Student Training and Education in Public Service, 2022), and the No. 2 Public Administration program globally by the Shanghai Ranking (2020) and No. 5 globally by the Center for World University Rankings (2017). The school attracts high performing faculty and provides a collegial and collaborative workplace environment, with many faculty working on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects, including several faculty working on cybersecurity and cybernetwork research, as well as research on threats to civil society and critical infrastructure. 

The School of Public Health-Bloomington is located on the IU Bloomington campus and is comprised of over 200 faculty across five departments including: Applied Health Science, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness Design, and Environmental and Occupational Health. The School’s mission is to promote health among individuals and communities in Indiana, the nation, and the world through integrated multidisciplinary approaches to research and creative activities, teaching, and community engagement.Leaders in their fields, the School includes fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology, the American Statistical Association, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the American Academy of Health Behavior, and the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. 

Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana, and home to 85,000 residents, the city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and musicals, the LOTUS World Festival of Music, quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands, outstanding public schools and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all.