Indiana University Bloomington

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O’neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indiana University-Bloomington Campus

Open Rank (Tenured/Advanced Tenure Track) Faculty Position in Aging and Health

The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for an open rank (tenured/advanced tenure-track) faculty position with a research focus related to economic, demographic, social, and public policy implications of aging and health, including related topics such as work, retirement, and social security, housing and long-term care, disability and chronic illness, and formal and informal care. Applicants should have an established record that includes not only publications, but also evidence of substantial extramural funding. The search is part of the university’s Faculty 100 initiative, which seeks to expand on existing research strengths at IU to help foster research teams that would compete successfully for large-scale federal research programs.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in economics, public policy, public health, sociology, or a related field. Interested candidates should submit 1) a letter of application; 2) a curriculum vita; and 3) contact information for 3 references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20157. Review of applications will begin October 1st, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 1, 2024. For information, contact Dr. Kosali Simon (simonkos@indiana.edu).

O’Neill faculty members are expected to interact with our diverse student and faculty community. As such, we are especially interested in applicants with a record of successful teaching and mentoring of students from many backgrounds (including first-generation college students, low-income students, racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ, etc.) and an interest in contributing to O’Neill’s programs, curricular offerings, and service portfolio in ways that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

O’Neill-Bloomington is the largest school of public affairs and public policy in the United States and for five years has ranked in one of the top two spots of the U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate public affairs schools in the country. Five of O’Neill’s specialty programs are ranked in the top-five listings nationally. O’Neill is also tied for the top-ranked public administration program according to the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities. The school attracts very high performing faculty and provides a collegial workplace environment.

Indiana University is a major research University founded in 1820, and currently enrolls over 38,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students on the Bloomington campus. Additional information about the school and Indiana University can be found at oneill.indiana.edu. Bloomington is a diverse community located in the beautiful, wooded hills of southern Indiana approximately 45 minutes from Indianapolis and 3.5 hours from Chicago, with abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, low housing costs, and excellent schools.

Additional information about the city of Bloomington can be found at www.visitbloomington.com.

Before a conditional offer of employment 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 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.