Assistant Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology
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The Indiana University School of Medicine-Fort Wayne ( IUSM -FW) is seeking wellqualified and highly motivated applicants for a clinicaltrack faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biology & Pharmacology. Competitive candidates will have a significant background in teaching medical and professional students. The primary responsibilities for this education-focused position are contributing to the IUSM years one and two teaching mission in the areas of biochemical and molecular basis of human health genetics and fundamental biological processes. Additional responsibilities include participating in IUSM -FWs Scholarly Concentration program in Health Care Integration and Healthy Aging and contributing to the service mission of the school. An active research program is not a requirement for the positions but the ability to engage in scholarship that mentors students preferably in the areas of basic science or medical education will be considered a plus. IUSM is committed to advancing outstanding educational delivery in an integrated environment of basic science and clinical care. Faculty must be highly collaborative and eager to work in interdisciplinary teams across fields and participate in the entire educational mission of the department. Opportunities exist for collaborations in course development across the School of Medicine including in areas of cell and tissue function biochemistry cell and molecular biology and medical genetics. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in relevant service opportunities with the department and school. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; start dates are flexible. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the country with more than 20000 living alumni and 3000 learners on nine campuses across the state. Its diverse faculty is made up of 2914 full-time members and 3737 volunteer faculty who are responsible for training medical graduate and postgraduate students. IU School of Medicine is the only allopathic medical school in Indiana. IUSM -FW one of the nine IUSM 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 IUSM 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. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. Fort Wayne has a low cost of living and is frequently ranked in the top 10 in several livability measures (Best City to Raise a Family (2022) Best Places to Retire (2025) as examples). A multitude of housing options (newer downtown apartment/condominium developments older homes in mature tree-lined neighborhoods traditional suburbs and even acres of farmland or woodland) are available and all within a 20-minute drive of campus. Fort Wayne is home to excellent schools (public private and parochial) local colleges and universities cultural attractions (Embassy Theater Fort Wayne Philharmonic Fort Wayne Zoo Three Rivers Festival excellent restaurants among many others) and a variety of minor league sports teams (baseball soccer and hockey). Fort Wayne is served by three large award-winning healthcare systems. Fort Wayne has over 120 miles of interconnected bike/walking trails has numerous public parks and golf courses and is within an hour drive of several Indiana State Parks (offering camping canoeing/kayaking tobogganing). Chicago Detroit Indianapolis and Cincinnati are all within a 34-hour drive for weekend getaways and traveling out of the Fort Wayne International Airport is a quick and easy way to reach farther destinations.
The Indiana University School of Medicine-Fort Wayne ( IUSM -FW) is seeking wellqualified and highly motivated applicants for a clinicaltrack faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biology & Pharmacology. Competitive candidates will have a significant background in teaching medical and professional students. The primary responsibilities for this education-focused position are contributing to the IUSM years one and two teaching mission in the areas of biochemical and molecular basis of human health genetics and fundamental biological processes. Additional responsibilities include participating in IUSM -FWs Scholarly Concentration program in Health Care Integration and Healthy Aging and contributing to the service mission of the school. An active research program is not a requirement for the positions but the ability to engage in scholarship that mentors students preferably in the areas of basic science or medical education will be considered a plus. IUSM is committed to advancing outstanding educational delivery in an integrated environment of basic science and clinical care. Faculty must be highly collaborative and eager to work in interdisciplinary teams across fields and participate in the entire educational mission of the department. Opportunities exist for collaborations in course development across the School of Medicine including in areas of cell and tissue function biochemistry cell and molecular biology and medical genetics. The successful applicant will have opportunities to engage in relevant service opportunities with the department and school. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; start dates are flexible. IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the country with more than 20000 living alumni and 3000 learners on nine campuses across the state. Its diverse faculty is made up of 2914 full-time members and 3737 volunteer faculty who are responsible for training medical graduate and postgraduate students. IU School of Medicine is the only allopathic medical school in Indiana. IUSM -FW one of the nine IUSM 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 IUSM 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. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest. Fort Wayne has a low cost of living and is frequently ranked in the top 10 in several livability measures (Best City to Raise a Family (2022) Best Places to Retire (2025) as examples). A multitude of housing options (newer downtown apartment/condominium developments older homes in mature tree-lined neighborhoods traditional suburbs and even acres of farmland or woodland) are available and all within a 20-minute drive of campus. Fort Wayne is home to excellent schools (public private and parochial) local colleges and universities cultural attractions (Embassy Theater Fort Wayne Philharmonic Fort Wayne Zoo Three Rivers Festival excellent restaurants among many others) and a variety of minor league sports teams (baseball soccer and hockey). Fort Wayne is served by three large award-winning healthcare systems. Fort Wayne has over 120 miles of interconnected bike/walking trails has numerous public parks and golf courses and is within an hour drive of several Indiana State Parks (offering camping canoeing/kayaking tobogganing). Chicago Detroit Indianapolis and Cincinnati are all within a 34-hour drive for weekend getaways and traveling out of the Fort Wayne International Airport is a quick and easy way to reach farther destinations.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
