Assistant Professor of Medicine - Infectious Diseases

divh2Assistant Professor of Medicine - Infectious Diseases/h2pIndiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana Universitys Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information./ppThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at View email address on click.appcast.io/ph3Posting Details/h3pTitle - Assistant Professor of Medicine - Infectious Diseases/ppSpecific Title/ppAppointment Type - Tenure Track Faculty/ppDepartment - IUSM - Medicine - Infectious Disease/ppCampus - IU School of Medicine Indianapolis/ppPosition Summary - This is a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, at the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. The ID Division, under the direction of Dr. Samir Gupta, is currently recruiting a tenure track faculty at the Assistant Professor rank to augment its growing research faculty. The successful candidate will have extramural funding and potential to secure more. University and community service will be expected as appropriate./ppThe Division of Infectious Diseases at IU includes 40+ faculty, Advanced Practice Providers, and four to six Fellows. The Chair of the Department of Medicine, Dr. David Aronoff, is a member of the ID division. The divisions faculty lead cutting-edge research programs and can provide mentorship in HIV, global health, malaria, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, and immunology. The Schools and Departments NIH rankings have steadily improved over the last five years with over 100% increase in federal funding over this period. The ID division has over 1300 sq ft of renovated laboratory space and a fully staffed clinical research unit to support new investigators. Generous startup funding and resources will be afforded to the successful candidate./ppThe ID Division actively collaborates with multiple other departments, including Pediatrics, Obstetrics Gynecology, Microbiology Immunology, and Biostatistics. In addition, our investigators have close partnerships and are supported by the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), a statewide partnership between the IU School of Medicine, IU Bloomington, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame./ppResearch time will be devoted to chosen candidates area of interest within infectious diseases. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the country with more than 20,000 living alumni and 3,000 learners on nine campuses across the state. Its diverse faculty is made up of more than 2,900 full-time members and over 3,700 volunteer faculty who are responsible for training medical, graduate and postgraduate students. IU School of Medicine is the only allopathic medical school in Indiana. The School is in an exciting growth phase and continuing to invest aggressively in research./ppIU School of Medicine is closely aligned with our health system partner, IU Health, which has twice earned a place on the US News and World Report Honor Roll. The shared vision of both institutions is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality innovation and education to make Indiana one of the nations healthiest states. IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States operating 16 hospitals statewide (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities). This partnership enables the seamless integration of research findings into patient care./ppIndianapolis 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 nations largest concentrations of health sciences companies. 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 that has been named Best Airport in North America by Airports Council International for many years./ppFor additional information on life in Indy: 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./ppBasic Qualifications - Terminal degree/ppDepartment Contact for Questions - David Bouton View email address on click.appcast.io/ppAdditional Qualifications - Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with priority given to those submitted by 5/1/2026./ppSpecial Instructions/ppPriority Application Review Deadline/ppExpected Start Date - 09/01/2026/ppPosting Number - IUSM-02424-2026/ph2Supplemental Questions/h2pRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)./pp* How did you hear about this position?/pulliPersonal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference/liliPersonal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee/liliPersonal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor/liliPersonal Contact: School of Medicine recruiter/liliPersonal Contact: IUHP Physician Recruiter/liliAnnouncement: Other Journal or Magazine/liliAnnouncement: Other Website/li/ulp* Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?/pulliYes/liliNo/li/ulh2Applicant Documents/h2pRequired Documents/pulliCurriculum Vitae/li/ulpOptional Documents/pulliLetter of Application/li/ul/div