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Title: Assoc/Professor of Clinical Medicine - Hematology/ Oncology
Specific title: Leukemia Program Director
Appointment type: Clinical Track Faculty
Department: IUSM - Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position summary:
The Indiana University Department of Medicine and the Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center seek a nationally recognized leader to be our Leukemia Program Director. The successful candidate should have a national reputation in the field of hematologic malignancies and have a vision for the expansion of all aspects of a thriving program, including its clinical, research, educational and community outreach. The program at Indiana University currently admits over a hundred cases of acute leukemias per year. The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to providing novel clinical trials to these patients, of all sponsor sources, particularly Investigator Initiated. This position comes with a competitive upfront recruitment package including protected time for the potential leader’s research and administration commitments. The qualified applicant will have a track record of research/scholarly productivity, experience in program development and demonstrated mentoring and leadership skills. We ultimately seek an outstanding candidate to lead the Leukemia Program to the next level of excellence. Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified in hematology/oncology. Academic rank will be determined by track record and experience. We seek all qualified applicants and especially welcome candidates of underrepresented minorities to apply.

About the School and Department: The Indiana University School of Medicine https://medicine.iu.edu/ is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. Please visit http://medicine.iupui.edu for additional information about the Department of Medicine.

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.

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

Basic qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree is required.  Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified in hematology/oncology.
Expected start date: 01/01/2023
OAA #: IUSM014182016
Department contact for questions:
Sabrina Hetzel
HR Business Partner
snwall@iu.edu

Title: Associate/Full Professor
Appointment type: Open
Department: IUSM - Urology
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position summary:
Senior faculty position in Prostate Cancer Research

Indiana University School of Medicine, and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indianapolis.

Indiana University seeks application for mid or senior level faculty member to develop and maintain a translational program in prostate cancer. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program in association with the clinicians in medical oncology and urology. Areas of research expertise of particular interest include cancer genetics or biology, molecular epidemiology, and cancer imaging and therapeutics.

The candidate will join a rigorous prostate cancer clinical research program supported by the Division of Medical Oncology and the Department of Urology at IU School of Medicine. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed as a faculty member within both the Department of Urology and the most appropriate basic science department. Collaboration with other investigators, and participation in center and department activities is expected. It is critical that this scientist have and maintain active collaborations with the clinical cancer scientists within medical
oncology and urology.

The position includes an appointment as full-time faculty, at the Full or Associate Professor level commensurate with experience, in a basic and/or clinical science department.

This researcher will have available to them a large repository of fully annotated tissue and serum from early and late-stage prostate cancer from the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center tissue biorepository. This biobank includes 3,000 frozen and paraffin embedded tissue specimens and 1,000 plasma and blood samples which available to the researcher at reduced rates. Access is also available to the Indiana University Genitourinary Program biorepository, which includes over 180 patients with advanced prostate cancer who have provided
research access to fully annotated clinical information and prospective serial tissue and blood samples. The I.U. urologic oncology program has been highly successful through a joint effort by oncology and urology, enrolling over 650 patients on investigator initiated trials, cooperative group trials, early phase trials, and correlative studies in the past 5 years. We are looking for a basic scientist to further expand this program.

The Thomson Chair for Prostate Cancer Research is available to support appropriate candidates, along with a generous start-up package and space.

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.

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.

Basic qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree is required with a track record of leadership, funding, and publication.  
OAA #: IUSM012182016
Department contact for questions:
Lindsay Faires
lispears@iu.edu 
317-278-0201

Title: Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Specific title: Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Appointment type: Open
Department: IUSM - Pediatrics
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position summary:
The Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a visionary academic leader to serve as the Division Chief, of Hematology-Oncology. This is a full-time faculty position at the Associate/Full Professor level. The successful candidate should have a strong background in academic leadership, research and teaching. Experience should include evidence of effective communication, mentorship, and change management. Ideally, the candidate would be a proven leader with a strong national reputation in Hematology-Oncology and history of research accomplishments who is poised to lead the department to the next level of excellence.

Riley Hospital for Children is the only comprehensive Children’s Hospital in the state and includes two recently completed clinical towers, one for children and a second maternity/NICU tower. Over 350 new oncology patients are diagnosed each year, and the Division is Indiana’s only pediatric program to offer precision genomics. There are currently 37 faculty members in Hematology-Oncology, and the hospital has active programs in: Neuro-Oncology, Stem Cell Transplantation, Immune Oncology, Oncology survivorship, new agent Phase I program (NCI-supported), and Neurofibromatosis clinical research. The Wells Center for Pediatric Research at Riley Hospital has internationally prominent research programs in neurofibromatosis, pediatric sarcomas, stem cell biology including endothelial/mesenchymal biogenesis, leukemogenesis and DNA repair, and gene therapy. Riley Hospital for Children cares for nearly 3,000 hematology pediatric patients for diseases such as sickle cell, thalassemia, and bleeding and clotting disorders. There are also multidisciplinary clinics in bone marrow failure and in the care of patients with immunodeficiencies. The candidate will join a rich multidisciplinary team of researchers, physicians, nurses, neurologists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers who care for these children.

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine is located in Indianapolis. Co-located is the state’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center caring for patients. The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the leading academic cancer research centers in the nation with over 270 members conducting translational research in pediatric and adult cancers. Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics have multiple leadership roles in this NCI designated research center. In addition, the school also has a NIH designated Cooperative Center for Excellence in Molecular Hematology (CEMH) and a T32 focused on hematopoiesis and genetic disease. These school-wide programs are led by investigators in the Department of Pediatrics. The Department of Pediatrics at IU/Riley is consistently in the top 10 Departments in the US in NIH funding.

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 wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Basic qualifications:
Doctorate or terminal degree required (MD or MD/PhD) and BE/BC in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Candidates should possess a strong background and interest in clinical, translational or bench research in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Physician scientists are encouraged to apply. Protected time and support for research in this area is provided. Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.
OAA #: IUSM013502016
Department contact for questions:
Jacqueline Boese
jhboese@iu.edu

Title: Asst/Assoc/Professor of Clinical Medicine - Hematology/ Oncology
Appointment type: Clinical Track Faculty
Department: IUSM - Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position summary:
The Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, and Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center[WS1] seek applicants for faculty positions in both of hematological malignancies as well as in solid tumors with a focus on Immunotherapies. These positions will be homed in the Department of Medicine, with strong collaboration with and support from the newly established Brown Center for Immunotherapy. Faculty recruits will be expected to develop their research portfolio in immunotherapy clinical and translational research. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in hematology and or medical oncology. We are seeking candidates at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in patients’ care in a multidisciplinary environment, fellows and staff training, and clinical and translational research. Academic rank and salary will be based on prior experience and academic achievements.

Opportunities for research and collaboration,

• IU School of Medicine’s $120 million investment in Precision Health Initiative.
• IU School of Medicine is the nation’s largest allopathic medical school with 9 campuses across Indiana. The IUSCC is a patient care, research, and educational organization, located on the school’s main campus in Indianapolis.
• The Brown Center for Immunotherapy, which houses six GMP rooms and a Clinimacs Prodigy, a Precision Immunology Laboratory Services (PILS) Core with state of the art flow cytometric, CYTOF, and imaging flow cytometry, a mixed use facility including BSL-3 ISO-7 clean rooms for viral vector production and cell manufacturing of allogeneic cell products
• The Indiana Collaborative Initiative for Talent Enrichment (INCITE), a $25 million partnership grant to attract top scientists.
• IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with more than 200 investigators who lead over 600 clinical trials for adult and pediatric cancers.
• Indiana University Health’s statewide network of 15 hospitals.

About the School and Department: The Indiana University School of Medicine https://medicine.iu.edu/ is the largest medical school in the US and is annually ranked among the top medical schools in the US by US News & World Report. Please visit http://medicine.iupui.edu for additional information about the Department of Medicine.
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.

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

Basic qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree is required and board-eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or its specialties is required.
Expected start date: 03/01/2022
OAA #: IUSM012822016
Department contact for questions:
Sabrina Hetzel
HR Business Partner
snwall@iu.edu

There are so many different things happening in so many different directions, whether it's education, community engagement, or the actual research practices where DEI and health equity are infusing throughout the day-to-day practice of the cancer center.

Ann Kimble-Hill, PhD — Assistant Research Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology