Academic Leader in Palliative Care and Oncology

3 weeks ago


Bloomington, United States Indiana University Full time

Transformative Leadership Opportunity

Indiana University is seeking an accomplished investigator and visionary leader in the field of palliative care and oncology to lead the Walther Supportive Oncology Program as a tenure-track faculty member.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of research funding, experience mentoring learners and junior faculty, and the skills to foster interdisciplinary research and clinical care.

This leader will have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to navigate and capitalize on existing resources, people, and strengths in our complex environment.

Candidates should possess an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD.

The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is building a substantial initiative in supportive oncology in partnership with the Walther Cancer Foundation, IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, and IU Health.

These partners aim to transform the healthcare experience of patients with cancer and their families and achieve this transformation as part of an academic, learning health system.

IUSM is seeking to recruit a director for the program, equipped with substantial resources and enterprise-wide support, to take this initiative to the next level of excellence and transformation of cancer care.

We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

The Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, within the Department of Medicine, is one of the largest in the country with over 300 faculty involved in teaching, service, and research.

The division includes primary care, ambulatory medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics, palliative medicine, and ethics.

Faculty practice at three health systems and are leaders in the research and teaching missions of the school.

Additional information can be found here:

As one of the leading academic cancer research centers in the US, the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) is Indiana's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center that provides patient care and fosters multidisciplinary cancer research programs.

The IUSCCC puts significant resources into supporting research projects, developing faculty and expanding facilities that will lead to better approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

Active areas of research include cancer pain, including chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, cachexia, clinician/patient communication, and patient-reported outcomes.

For additional information on life in Indy:

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate of Terminal degree is required.

Candidates should possess an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD.

Department Contact for Questions

Jenna Hanson, HR Business Partner

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

To apply for this opportunity, please include (1) a letter of interest and (2) a curriculum vitae.

Priority Application Review Deadline

Expected Start Date

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