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American Society of Plumbing Engineers

Department Chair and Full Professor: Biomedical Engineering and Informatics

American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262


The Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IU Indianapolis invites applications for a tenured full professor position to serve as chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI).

Ideally, the appointment will begin January 1, 2025, on the IU Indianapolis campus; however, we are open to the possibility that a candidate may not be able to start until summer or fall of 2025. Exceptional faculty candidates are being sought to join our expanding and fast-growing department. We welcome applications from established researchers with collaborative research teams. Candidates will be considered from all areas at the intersection of informatics, computing, engineering, and medicine, including but not limited to bioinformatics, health and clinical informatics, biomedical engineering, bioelectronics, and bioengineering.Candidates must be tenured and demonstrate an excellent scholarly record of externally-funded research, effective and well-reviewed teaching, a forward-looking agenda of research and education, and a record of leadership experience in an academic setting.Responsibilities

The new chair will have the opportunity to shape and expand a dynamic department on the premier urban research campus of Indiana University. By strengthening or complementing the faculty research in the department, the ideal candidate will use creative, innovative approaches and technologies to address fundamental scientific challenges in one or more areas of biomedical informatics and engineering with broader societal impact. The incoming chair is also expected to further the research impact of the department by leveraging two newly established campus-wide research institutes at IU Indianapolis: The Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W) and The Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI).About the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics

The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 18 full-time faculty members, 20+ part-time instructors, and nearly 400 students across its Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics (BMI), and Health Information Management (HIM) programs. The department offers a B.S. in HIM, a B.S. in BMI, an M.S. in Health Informatics, an M.S. in Bioinformatics, two Graduate Certificates, a Ph.D. in Informatics – Health and Biomedical Informatics Track, and a Ph.D. in Informatics – Bioinformatics Track.Qualifications

Ph.D in bioinformatics, health informatics, medical informatics, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related fields.Significant research and education experience in the field.Demonstrated ability to develop a record of outstanding externally-funded research productivity, exhibit effective teaching, and creatively adapt and diversify pedagogy for online or blended learning.Successful experience or demonstrated potential in leading an academic unit with staff and faculty employees.Questions pertaining to this position may be directed to the Assistant to the Chair, Robyn Hart at

robhart(at)iu.edu .Candidates meeting all the required qualifications may be contacted immediately for inquiry and an interview. It is possible a preferred candidate may be selected as other applications are still being received. Therefore, the most serious and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

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