Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Indiana University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Title Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Specific Title
Appointment Type Open
Department IUSM - Fort Wayne (MEDF)
Campus IU School of Medicine Fort Wayne
Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Medicine-Fort Wayne (IUSM-FW) is seeking candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. Minimum qualifications include an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent), eligibility for licensure in Indiana if MD. Appointment level is to be determined by qualifications and experience. Successful applicants should have medically related teaching experience and will be expected to contribute to the IUSM Phase I teaching mission in the areas of biochemistry and cell biology. Applicants should demonstrate an exceptional record of teaching as well as the ability to establish an active, externally funded research program in some area of medical education or an area that compliments our existing research portfolio in neuroscience, inflammation, and immunology. Candidates conducting cutting-edge research in in biochemistry, cellular signaling, epigenetics, or molecular biology are especially encouraged to apply. Opportunities exist for collaborations with multiple departments throughout the School of Medicine.
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 2,914 full-time members and 3,737 volunteer faculty who are responsible for training medical, graduate and postgraduate students. IU School of Medicine is the only allopathic medical school in Indiana.
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 wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
IU School of Medicine is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. Please click here to learn more: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/#loaded
IUSM-FW, is one of the nine campuses, is located on the campuses of Indiana University Fort Wayne and Purdue University Fort Wayne and offers all four years of medical education. Additional information about IUSM-FW is available at http://fortwayne.medicine.iu.edu/
Basic Qualifications
Doctoral or Terminal degree required. Minimum qualifications include an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent), eligibility for licensure in Indiana if MD. Appointment level to be determined by qualifications and experience.
Successful applicants should have medical school teaching experiences.
Department Contact for Questions
Dr. Robert Sweazey
[email protected]
260-257-6863
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Please include (1) a letter of interest including key teaching experiences and a summary of research interests, and (2) a curriculum vitae.
Priority Application Review Deadline 02/29/2024
Expected Start Date 07/01/2024
OAA # IUSM-01913-2024

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