Assistant Professor of Clinical Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

Posting Details

Position Details
Title Assistant Professor of Clinical Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiology
Specific Title
Appointment Type Clinical Track Faculty
Department IUSM - Terre Haute (MEDT)
Campus IU School of Medicine Terre Haute
Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Medicine–Terre Haute (IUSM–TH) invites applications from outstanding individuals for a non-tenure track, 12-month faculty appointment at the Assistant Clinical Professor level.

The candidate will be involved in multiple aspects of medical student education including: teaching in pre-clinical courses, mentoring students, serving on local and statewide medical and/or graduate student committees, and providing requested input to medical and graduate training programs. The position will have additional focus on advancing medical student scholarship on campus by supporting students’ scholarship endeavors, including through the IUSM-TH’s Scholarly Concentrations. Primary teaching responsibilities will include gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, embryology, and other basic science disciplines.

The position will report directly to the IUSM–TH Campus Director and will be responsible for advancing the training, teaching, and student scholarship missions of IUSM–TH, primarily within the pre-clinical curriculum.

The standard workload for this position divides time among these responsibilities: 70% teaching, 20% education research and 10% service.

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.


Basic Qualifications
Doctorate or terminal degree required

Successful candidates will:
Hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree

Demonstrate teaching experience at an MD- or DO-granting medical school (experience as a graduate student is acceptable)

Expertise in anatomy instruction, including training and experience with cadaveric dissection, as well as familiarity with lab preparation and operations, preferably within a medical curriculum.

Experience in the design and implementation of educational scholarship, including prior collaborations with MD and/or DO students.

Experience collaborating with research and/or clinical faculty is preferred
Department Contact for Questions
Dr. Michael King, Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology
Additional Qualifications
Understanding of pedagogy as it relates to medical education

Focus on educational scholarship with experience mentoring learners

Experience collaborating with professionals in a complex organization

Ability to integrate administrative, educational, and teaching responsibilities

Outstanding communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds

Ability and desire to contribute to the research and/or service missions of IUSM-TH
Special Instructions


Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
Posting Number IUSM-02466-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
    • Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
    • Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
    • Personal Contact: School of Medicine recruiter
    • Personal Contact: IUHP Physician Recruiter
    • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
    • Announcement: Other Website
  2. * Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. List Of References
Optional Documents