Director of the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health

Title Director of the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health Specific Title Appointment Type Open Department IUSM - Dean's Office Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, a national research, education, and clinical care leader, is announcing the search for a Director of the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH). This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary leader to extend the impact of the ICMH in the discovery and development of new treatments, cures, preventative strategies, diagnostic tools, and new technologies to address the increasing burden of bone, muscle, and cartilage disorders amongst persons of all ages. The Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH) was established in 2017 to address the severe need to prevent and treat musculoskeletal disease. The ICMH's mission is to harness the exceptional scientific talent of its members toward the discovery and development of new treatments, cures, preventative strategies, diagnostic tools, and technologies to address the increasing burden of bone, muscle, mineral, and cartilage disorders among persons of all ages. To address the complex nature of musculoskeletal health, the ICMH has developed several key thematic research teams, namely 1) Trauma, Regeneration, Rehabilitation, 2) Mechanobiology and Muscle-Bone Crosstalk, 3) Musculoskeletal Cancer, 4) Lifestyle Modifications: Exercise and Nutrition, and 5) Musculoskeletal Medicine: Adults and Pediatrics. The center includes outstanding, internationally known researchers in basic, translational, and clinical musculoskeletal research. There are currently 117 faculty members from three different institutions, including Indiana University (102), Purdue University (13), and Marian University (2). The ICMH supports two clinical cores and six basic/translational cores. 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 comprises 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. IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity and 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 community members. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and well-being for all throughout Indiana. IU School of Medicine is committed to providing dual career services to assist new faculty with their personal or family relocation needs. Basic Qualifications The successful candidate will have a strong background in academic leadership and documented success in leading strategic initiatives. Additional qualifications include a national reputation in bone and/or musculoskeletal research, a record of sustained funding, and scholarship in the field. The administrative expectations include leadership of the faculty, staff, and learners, including programmatic oversight, faculty recruitment, and fiscal responsibilities. A doctorate or terminal degree is required. Minimum qualifications include an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD. An appropriate academic appointment and Department home will be determined based on academic credentials. The individual selected for this position must be a highly accomplished leader with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and change management skills and demonstrate a solid commitment to upholding our core values, including promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Department Contact for Questions Senem Guler, MS, MSHRM Associate Director of Faculty Recruiting Faculty Affairs and Professional Development E-mail: Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Please include (1) a letter of interest, including key leadership experiences, a summary of research interests and educational accomplishments, and (2) a curriculum vitae. The priority review deadline is November 22, 2023. The position will be open until filled. Priority Application Review Deadline 11/22/2023 Expected Start Date OAA IUSM-