Tenured/Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position in Medical Oncology

Tenured/Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position in Medical Oncology

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Indiana University School of Medicine, Bloomington (IUSM-B) invites applications for two, dually employed tenured/tenure-track assistant, associate or full professor positions in the School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, and IU Health Medical Group in the South Region. We seek candidates to join the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Trials Program (IUSCCCCT) to lead clinical trials research in Bloomington, IN and to provide clinical care to patients in the South Region of IU Health. Candidates with research and clinical expertise in clinical trials with an emphasis on breast, lung, gastrointestinal and benign hematology preferred, however, other areas of medical oncology expertise will be considered. We encourage applications from scholars who apply interdisciplinary perspectives and share important research overlap with IU-Bloomington scholars in other health sciences, while also offering new dimensions that will expand and strengthen the statewide IUSM, IU Health, and IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center missions. These 12?month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by November 16th, will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Responsibilities: Tenured/tenure-track faculty at the Indiana University School of Medicine Bloomington are expected to substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of the regional campus and academic department and division by developing and/or maintaining a robust research portfolio including pursuing and obtaining major extramural research funding to conduct cutting-edge investigator-initiated clinical and translational research both as a principal investigator and co-investigator, teaching and mentoring medical students and residents; and actively providing service within the academic department/division, regional campus of the IUSM, Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, and university alongside clinical service in the IU Health Medical Group. The senior faculty candidate will be responsible for building the clinical trials program as an extension of the IUSCCCCTO. These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB) in Bloomington, Indiana, at the Regional Academic Health Center, and successful candidates are expected to work on the IUB campus to allow full engagement with the campus, and the IU Health Medical Group in the South Region of Indiana. Indiana University bases its tenure and promotion recommendations upon performance in three areas including research, teaching, and service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and administrative/professional service. Additionally, individuals hired will have a clinical service expectation to provide patient care in the IU Health Medical Group South, at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess an MD/DO (or equivalent degree), with PhD (or equivalent degree) preferred in addition. They must be able to obtain and maintain a license to practice clinical medicine in the State of Indiana and be American Board Eligible or Board Certified in Oncology and Hematology. Candidates must be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the medical student and medical resident level. Candidates for appointment with tenure must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for an appointment with tenure, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, established record of publications and scholarly work, and experience leading sizeable research initiatives.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin November 16th and continue until both positions are filled. Application materials should include: Cover letter (maximum of 3 pages in length, identifying your application for a position with tenure (associate/full professor) or a tenure-track position (assistant professor), summarizing your qualifications, and interest in the position. Current Curriculum Vitae Research Statement (maximum of 4 pages in length) describing experience and approach to investigator initiated trials and/or translational and preclinical work Teaching Statement (maximum of 2 pages in length) OPTIONAL Up to three representative scholarly publications Contact information for three professional references Professional references for applicants for tenure-track pre-tenure positions will only be solicited for those selected for screening interviews. Professional references for applicants for positions with tenure will only be solicited for those selected for a finalist interview and/or job offer. Applicants should apply at:

All queries about the position or the application procedures should be addressed to Dr. Allistair Thompson, View email address on click.appcast.io, or Dr. Cindy Broderick, search coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

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 Universities (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.

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States, with nine campuses statewide and a nationally recognized commitment to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. IUSM is a leader in biomedical discovery, clinical and translational research, and innovative approaches to improving human health. The Bloomington campus, the school's largest regional campus, offers a collaborative academic environment with strong connections to Indiana University's research enterprise and IU Health. Its location within the Regional Academic Health Center provides unique opportunities to integrate medical education, interdisciplinary research, and clinical practice.

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is Indiana's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a distinction recognizing excellence in basic, clinical, and population-based cancer research, education, and community outreach. The Cancer Center serves as the hub for cancer research across Indiana University, bringing together multidisciplinary investigators dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. With a robust portfolio of clinical trials, nationally recognized research programs, and strong partnerships with IU School of Medicine and IU Health, the Cancer Center provides exceptional opportunities for collaborative investigation and the translation of scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Indiana University Health South Region is a comprehensive regional healthcare network serving communities throughout south-central Indiana. Anchored by IU Health Bloomington Hospital, the region includes hospitals in Bedford and Paoli, IU Health Morgan, and an extensive network of outpatient and specialty care facilities. Located adjacent to the IU Bloomington campus within the Regional Academic Health Center, IU Health Bloomington Hospital provides advanced clinical services, including comprehensive cancer care, in a collaborative academic healthcare environment. The region's partnership with IU School of Medicine and the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center offers significant opportunities to expand oncology clinical trials, advance translational research, and increase access to innovative cancer treatments for patients throughout southern Indiana.

About the city: Bloomington is a vibrant university town that blends small town charm with big city cultural and athletic events. The surrounding region, featuring nature preserves, National forests, and Indiana's largest reservoir, offers exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. Friendly, safe, affordable and welcoming, Bloomington is a gem set in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana. Bloomington's geographic position illustrates our state's nickname "Crossroad of America." It is within a 1 hour drive of Indianapolis, 2 hour drive of Louisville, KY, 3