Asst/Assoc/Professor of Medicine

Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease Faculty Position

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Department of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Physicians (IUHP), are jointly recruiting a Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease faculty member with strong diagnostic skills to join our team.

The individuals selected will be based at the IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL located in downtown Indianapolis, which serves as a centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for 10 hospitals within the IU Health Hospital network, Eskenazi Health, and the Roudebush VA Medical Center.

The Division of Clinical Microbiology utilizes the latest in infectious disease diagnostics, including laboratory automation, and routinely evaluates emerging technologies in order to best serve our continually expanding patient base. The high specimen volume and broad diversity of infectious diseases diagnosed by our laboratory lends to numerous educational opportunities. As such, the Division offers both an ACGME-accredited fellowship in medical microbiology and a CPEP-accredited post-doctoral fellowship in medical and public health laboratory microbiology. Additionally, there are educational opportunities offered by our pathology residency, clinical laboratory science, infectious disease pharmacy, and adult and pediatric infectious disease training programs. The Division also actively participates in industry-sponsored research and development, including FDA clinical trials for new laboratory instrumentation and diagnostic tests.

· Deliver professional diagnostic services within the Microbiology

· Deliver professional diagnostic services within the Division of Infectious Disease

· Actively participate in educational activities with medical students, residents, and fellows

IUHPL and Department Highlights:

· The department is in a growth phase, backed by institutional financial support

· Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities

· IUHPL is a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building

· IUHPL has first-class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually

· Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists and clinical teams

· Processed over 115,000 cases through the central histology laboratory in 2022

· Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows

· Strong base salary that is not RVU based. Indiana was listed as “number six on the 2022’s list of the top 10 highest paying states for physicians.”

· IUSM and IUHP is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. to learn more, click here:

o IU – https://hr.iu.edu/benefits

o IUHP – https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

The academic track and rank of the appointment will be determined by qualifications and level of experience.

· Is fellowship trained in microbiology and infectious disease

· Is academically oriented

· Is committed to teaching

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation

As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana

Applicants must have a MD/DO or MD/PhD and be board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Microbiology by either the American Board of Pathology or the American Board of Medical Microbiology. Applicant must have completed a fellowship in infectious diseases and be board certified or board eligible in Infectious Diseases. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.

Jessica DellaRosa, SHRM-SCP
Associate Director, Human Resources

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine

Email: jdellaro@iupui.edu