Assistant Professor of Medicine - Infectious Diseases

Indianapolis

Friday, 24 April 2026

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. The 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 division’s faculty lead cutting-edge research programs and can provide mentorship in HIV, global health, malaria, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, and immunology. The School’s and Department’s 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. The 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. Research time will be devoted to chosen candidate’s 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. IU 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 nation’s 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. 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 nation’s 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. For additional information on life in Indy: 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. Basic Qualifications Terminal degree Department Contact for Questions David Bouton dbouton@iu.edu Additional Qualifications Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with priority given to those submitted by 5/1/2026.

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