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To thrive as a Professor of Biochemistry, you need a Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field, extensive research experience, and a strong publication record. Proficiency with laboratory equipment, molecular biology techniques, scientific software, and familiarity with grant-writing or academic funding processes is essential. Outstanding communication, mentorship abilities, and collaborative skills help professors engage students and work effectively within academic departments. These skills and qualities are crucial for advancing research, achieving teaching excellence, and securing funding in a competitive academic environment.

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

Indiana University Academic Positions

Kokomo, IN

Full-time

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Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology Specific Title Appointment Type Clinical Track Faculty Department IUSM- Northwest-Gary (MEDN) Campus IU School of Medicine Gary Position Summary
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) - Northwest - Gary, one of eight regional campuses in the IUSM statewide system, invites applications from outstanding individuals with expertise and teaching experience in pharmacology for a faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Pharmacology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching all pharmacology topics in multiple foundational science courses throughout the first two years of IUSM's innovative organ system-based curriculum. Responsibilities will include coordination with Pharmacology discipline consultant and relevant statewide course management teams to ensure curricular integrity, preparation of course materials, presentation of lectures and facilitation of small group learning sessions, continuous review and improvement of the curriculum, and maintaining a broad knowledge of up-to-date scholarship in relevant fields to insure that course content is current and meets or exceeds the standards expected by the University.
IUSM-Northwest-Gary is home to IUSM's Urban Medicine Program, focused on education and research to address health and health care disparities among urban under-resourced communities. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in health services, community health, epidemiology or outcomes research.
Additional information regarding IUSM-NW is available at Northwest-Gary Campus | IU School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine - Northwest is located on the Indiana University Northwest campus in the Glen Park area of the City of Gary. Cultural activities on campus are numerous, including an IUN sponsored local drama group, the Northwest Theater, and The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. In addition, the numerous sports events, museums, ethnic neighborhoods, restaurants, and cultural attractions of Chicago are less than an hour drive from the Campus. For those who prefer an escape to the out-of-doors, the Hoosier Prairie and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, in addition to numerous parks in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties, are outstanding areas for hiking, swimming, picnics, and cross-country skiing.
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.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is July 1, 2026. 
Basic Qualifications
A doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO) is required. Relevant pharmacology teaching experience is required, and medical school teaching is preferred.
Department Contact for Questions
Mark D. Fox, MD, PhD, MPH
Associate Dean and Regional Campus Director
Indiana University School of Medicine - Northwest - Gary
Dunes Medical Building, Room 3004
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
markfox@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions
More information about our campus and educational programs can be found on our website http://iusm-nw.medicine.iu.edu/
Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date 07/01/2026 Posting Number IUSM-02384-2026