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

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Inclusive benefits

Centralized lab facility

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis seeks an academically oriented physician-scientist for Clinical Track Faculty in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine with emphasis on cardiovascular and autopsy pathology. The Cardiovascular Pathology service will support allograft rejection, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, vasculitis, and valvular disease, with opportunities for translational research.

The successful candidate will join a growing program across IU Health hospitals and Eskenazi

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomical pathology or anatomical and clinical pathology.
• Fellowship training or substantial experience in cardiovascular pathology is required.
• Qualified for Indiana licensure and eligible to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services in cardiovascular pathology (heart, valvular, peripheral vascular specimens).
• Participate in autopsy service with focus on complex cardiopulmonary cases.
• Contribute to quality improvement and interdisciplinary clinical initiatives.
• Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty.
• Conduct and support scholarly activities and collaborative research.
• Engage in educational activities with medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Cardiovascular pathology

Autopsy pathology

Research

Education/Teaching

Education

ABP certification in AP or AP/CP

Fellowship in cardiovascular pathology

Indiana medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine – Specific Title Appointment Type Clinical Track Faculty Department IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), in partnership with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), is seeking a highly motivated and academically oriented cardiovascular and autopsy pathology.

This recruitment is part of a strategic expansion driven by continued growth across the IU Health system and goals that align with the strategic priorities of the IU School of Medicine and the IU Health Cardiovascular Institute.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative faculty team within a nationally recognized academic medical center. The Pathology team serves 10 hospitals within the IU Health Hospital network and Eskenazi Health. Anatomic pathology is currently comprised of 55 pathologists. The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving pathology program that supports clinical excellence, education, and research.

The Cardiovascular Pathology service will focus on evaluations for allograft rejection, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, vasculitis, amyloidosis, degenerative aortic diseases, and valvular diseases, among others. Candidates will also be expected to participate in a subset of medical autopsy services. There are extensive opportunities for clinical and translational research in collaboration with The Cardiovascular Institute.

The academic track and rank of the appointment will be determined by qualifications and level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services in cardiovascular pathology, including heart, valvular, and peripheral vascular specimens.
• Participate in the autopsy service, with a focus on complex cardiopulmonary cases.
• Contribute to quality improvement and interdisciplinary clinical initiatives.
• Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members.
• Conduct and support scholarly activities and collaborative research.
• Actively participate in educational activities with medical students, residents, and fellows.

Highlights

• The department is in a growth phase, backed by institutional financial support
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• IUHPL is a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building
• IUHPL has first‑class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics, performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a vast cadre of subspecialized pathologists and clinical teams
• Impressive variety of cases processed through IUHPL central histology laboratory
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong support for translational research and clinical research activities should the successful candidate wish to pursue excellence in a subspecialty area of interest

Benefits

• Strong base salary that is not RVU-based
• IUSM and IUHMG are committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. To learn more, see:
  • IU – https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
  • IUHMG – https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate or terminal degree is required. The applicant must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology. Fellowship training or substantial experience in cardiovascular pathology. A demonstrated expertise or strong interest in autopsy pathology. Additionally, applicants must be qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Contact

Jessica L. Davis, MD, Vice Chair, Anatomic Pathology, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, [e-mail]