Vice Chair Of Strategic Engagement For Diagnostic Medicine

Title Vice Chair of Strategic Engagement for Diagnostic Medicine Specific Title Appointment Type Open Department IUSM - Radiology & Imaging Sciences Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

Vice Chair of Strategic Engagement for Diagnostic Medicine

Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

and

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences and The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Indiana University are jointly recruiting for a leader in the area of inclusive excellence to serve as the Vice Chair of Strategic Engagement for Diagnostic Medicine across the two departments. Combined, the two departments have more than 400 faculty and trainees. Each department works side by side with IU Health radiology and laboratory hospital employees.

The Vice Chair will oversee the development, implementation, and sustainability of initiatives related to (1) inclusion and belonging; (2) evidence-based solutions to health equity; (3) representational diversity; and (4) cultural humility and intellectual diversity that span and align across the two diagnostic departments at IU. Both of the departments have active and productive committees related to this work with numerous initiatives already underway. We seek a visionary leader who is able to assist in further embedding the tenets of inclusive excellence in the departmental culture and to solidify IU as a national leader in these efforts.

The Vice Chair will work with the Department Chair, other Vice Chairs, Division Chiefs, and other leaders within the two department to define the vision for the department's inclusive excellence initiatives. The desire is for an individual who is able to broadly think about how these initiatives impact diagnostic medicine across the two departments.

In addition, the Vice Chair will partner with the Indiana University School of Medicine Center for Inclusive Excellence and will be a member of a think tank in this area that spans multiple additional departments. The commitment of resources and administrative support through the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and the Indiana University School of Medicine will be commensurate with the programmatic vision of the selected candidate.

IU School of Medicine

IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the country with more than 25,000 alumni and 3,000 learners on nine campuses across the state. Its diverse faculty is made up of 3,095 full-time members and 3,783 volunteer faculty responsible for training medical, graduate, and postgraduate students. IU School of Medicine is the only allopathic medical school in Indiana.

As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.

IU School of Medicine is committed to providing dual career services to assist new faculty with their personal or family's relocation needs.

Department Background:

The Department of Radiology is home to over 165 radiologists, 35 imaging scientists, 70 residents and fellows, and 100 staff.

The department has divisions representing each of the subspecialities and radiologic services are provided to 19 Indiana University Health facilities and affiliated partners across the state, as well as Eskenazi Health, a public safety net hospital.

In addition, the department has a robust research program and is ranked #1 in the Big10 and #13 of all academic institutions by the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research for NIH funding. The department also supports trainees at all levels, including a required clerkship for 4th year medical students, PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and clinical fellows.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at is comprised of over 1000 individuals working together to achieve success in fulfilling the tripartite mission. The department has over 100 faculty members with a primary appointment in pathology, 80 of whom are dually employed pathologists and PhD clinical scientists working alongside more than 1000 staff.

The department has a strong footprint in clinical education with allied health programs in medical laboratory science, histotechnology and cytotechnology. In addition to teaching medical students, each year the department trains 22 pathology residents and approximately 15 fellows training in the 12 different subspecialty fellowships within the department. The clinical faculty provide service to the IU Health hospital system as well as to Eskenazi Health and the Roudebush VA Medical Center.

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 vibrant downtown is a bustling commercial center, entertainment destination, and residential neighborhood.

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.

Application:

Candidates interested in this leadership opportunity should visit http://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/jobs to apply. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please include a single PDF containing the following: (1) a short letter of interest noting key experiences (research interests, leadership experience, mentorship, etc.) and (2) a curriculum vitae. The priority application review deadline is July 26, 2024.

The letter should be addressed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs:

Lauren Ladd, MD

Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences

Indiana University School of Medicine

Matt Kuhar, MD

Vice Chair of Education

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

If you have questions about this position or would like further information, please reach out to Dr. Ladd (mladd@iu.edu) and/or Dr. Kuhar (mkuhar@iu.edu).

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an established record in the area of inclusive excellence initiatives at the local and/or national level. Experience should include evidence of building intra- and cross-departmental collaborations and teams.

A track record of research and/or scholarship in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including health equity, is also desired. Candidates will have a Doctorate or Terminal degree (e.g., MD, DO, EdD, PhD). Board certification is required, if applicable. Direct prior experience in inclusive excellence initiatives in medicine, in particular diagnostic medicine (Radiology and/or Pathology), is desired but not required.

Department Contact for Questions

Carla Ewing

Associate Director, HR, IUSM Radiology & Imaging Sciences

carewing@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date OAA # IUSM-02008-2024