Department Chair (Non-Tenured), Indianapolis Campus

Position Summary

Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Department Chair, Indianapolis campus. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a legacy of nursing excellence and leadership. As Indiana’s premiere urban Carnegie R1 university with major medical centers on or near our campus, our in-person work arrangements facilitate access to an outstanding array of institutional resources, including a robust onboarding program and a high degree of engagement and networking.

Department Contact for Questions

Richard Griffin
317-274-2124

Basic Qualifications

• Earned doctorate, nursing major preferred (e.g., PhD, DNP), and master’s in nursing, if doctorate is not in nursing (e.g., EdD).
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana.
• Eligible for appointment in a rank at or above faculty who will be supervised.
• Demonstrated experience in an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Statement of Research and Teaching/Personal Statement (5-page limit) outlining achievements and goals in teaching, research, and service.

Additional Qualifications

• Special Instructions: The following documents must be submitted on-line to: Letter of application/Cover Letter (2-page limit), Curriculum vitae, Statement of Research and Teaching/Personal Statement (5-page limit), and Contact list with six references.

Salary and Rank

• For additional information, please contact Dr. Janet S. Carpenter (email carpentj@iu.edu or phone 317-278-6065).

Posting Information

• For Best Consideration Date: 05/01/2026
• Posting Number: IU-101345-2025