Assistant/Associate/Professor – General Surgery

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, is actively recruiting a full-time general surgeon to join the faculty at the assistant or associate professor level. The ideal candidate will manage general surgery cases and should be comfortable addressing complex surgical problems. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative group of surgeons and APPs providing exceptional general surgery care at our IU Health West Hospital located in a rapidly growing suburb right outside of Indianapolis. 

Clinical teaching is the mainstay of educational duties with opportunities to interact with medical students, surgical residents, and fellows in the office, inpatient, and OR settings. In addition, there are nonclinical didactic and simulation-based teaching opportunities offered in the Department of Surgery Skills Lab. Research opportunities will be available for those candidates desiring to pursue an area of interest or with an established niche already in place.

As part of the Indiana University School of Medicine Division of General Surgery and Indiana University Health Physicians, you will receive a competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with your experience. 

Department of Surgery – The IUSM Department of Surgery is committed to the education and development of excellent surgical clinicians, incorporating the skills, knowledge, and competencies essential for providing a high standard of care to residents across the state of Indiana and beyond. Faculty educators in the Department of Surgery strive to advance surgical scientists and their research and aim to instill the leadership qualities that will empower graduates to excel in all practice settings. 

Indiana University School of Medicine – IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, 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

IU Health – IU Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report). Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, provides physicians opportunities in breakthrough research and high-quality patient care. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with dozens of facilities statewide, IU Health is a regional leader in providing the right healthcare when and where it is needed.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy
• American Board of surgery board eligible/board certified surgeon
• Ability to obtain IN licensure
• Valid, current passport and ability to travel internationally, nationally and locally
• Experience or training in an academic setting
• Experience working with diverse cultures and in underserved or under-resourced communities

Department Contact for Questions

Please direct questions about the process to:

Meghan Hutchinson

Human Resources Business Partner

Department of Surgery

mjhutchi@iu.edu

Or

Crystal Haney

Service Line Administrator, General Surgery

Chaney1@iuhealth.org 

Please direct questions about the opportunity to:

Don Selzer, MD

Division Chief, General Surgery

Department of Surgery 

dselzer@iupui.edu

Additional Qualifications

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