Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical microbiology expertise, including oversight of diagnostic testing, test interpretation, and consultative support for clinicians.
• Participate in quality assurance, method validation, test development, and continuous improvement within the IU Health Division of Clinical Microbiology.
• Collaborate with infection prevention, infectious diseases, pharmacy, and other clinical teams to support patient care and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of new diagnostic technologies, platforms, and strategies.
• Develop and maintain a productive scholarly program in areas such as microbiology, infectious diseases, diagnostic innovation, antimicrobial resistance, or host–pathogen interactions.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows (including Clinical Microbiology Fellows), and graduate students.
• Engage in outreach, community engagement, various initiatives, and strategic program development within the division and department.
• Foster a collaborative team culture among faculty, trainees, and staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research activities across the department, school, and health system; encouraged to explore clinical/translational research.

Why Join Us

• Collaborative opportunities with a multidisciplinary team in a nationally recognized academic medical center.
• Access to cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and robust research infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of diagnostic microbiology through leadership and innovation.
• Financially-sound department, which is in a stage of growth and expansion.
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities.
• 150,000-square foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis.
• First class facilities, including molecular pathology laboratories.
• IUHPL serves as the centralized anatomic and clinical pathology testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 19 million diagnostic tests annually.
• Engagement in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Strong departmental support for translational research.

Benefit Information

IUSM and IUHMG are committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. To learn more, click here:

• IU – https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
• IUHMG – https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

About Indianapolis

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.

About the IUSM

Indiana University 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.