Associate​/Professor of Surgery - Division Chief of General Surgery

About the Position

Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) and Indiana University Health Medical Group are recruiting a Division Chief for General Surgery. The Division Chief will provide strategic and operational leadership across the full range of division service areas, including the tripartite missions of the academic institution: clinical and administrative service, education, and research.

The Division supports 21 faculty members, 11 advanced practice providers, and 7 hospitals in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. In 2025 it saw over 7,800 new patients and performed more than 6,600 surgeries, offering colon & rectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, hernia surgery, and general surgery. The division is home to a nationally recognized Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program known for its excellence in outcomes, innovation, and adherence to national quality standards.

It supports advanced surgical training through the Fellowship Council‑accredited Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery/Bariatric Surgery fellowship, offering one fellowship position annually. The division also plays a key role in surgical education, supporting one of the nation’s largest general surgery residency programs that trains approximately 58 residents, providing extensive clinical exposure, mentorship, and multidisciplinary learning across multiple service lines.

The ideal candidate is a clinically active academic surgeon with strong leadership skills and a reputation for surgical excellence. They should have a record of achievement in clinical work, education, research, and administration; be collaborative, relationship‑oriented, and experienced at uniting disciplines across academic and clinical environments to drive program growth and impact regionally and nationally. The Division Chief must bring a forward‑looking perspective on the future of general surgery, emphasize growth, expansion, thoughtful investment, and partnership, and inspire others to drive continuous improvement in patient care, teaching, and research.

Demonstrated transparency, professionalism, and an unwavering ethical compass are essential, as is strong support for interdisciplinary and inter‑professional collaboration.

The Department of Surgery is one of the largest in the country and part of the only academic medical center in the state. It is an international leader in surgical education, health services and outcomes, and quality improvement research, with expanding nationally recognized research centers and a new $6 billion campus opening in 2027. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./surgery
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IU School of Medicine is committed to a welcoming campus community and seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement contribute to robust learning and working environments for students, staff, and faculty, advancing health equity and well‑being across Indiana.

IU Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system and the only academic center in the state, covering 7 million residents. It offers physicians opportunities in research and innovation and is building a new $6 billion campus with a new 900‑bed primary academic hospital and multiple clinic and support buildings.

Indianapolis is the state capital and largest city, known for strong economic growth spurred by life sciences, excellent education systems, and a vibrant cultural scene. More information is available at /relocation
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The Division Chief is expected to establish annual academic priorities, mentor faculty, conduct comprehensive annual faculty reviews, and actively participate in graduate medical education. They will strategically reorganize care delivery across the Indianapolis metropolitan region and beyond, oversee research initiatives, ensure strong financial performance, and manage a substantial operating budget and annual discretionary funds. Additional responsibilities include preparing and presenting financial and operational performance reports and fostering effective collaboration with all functional areas across the Department of Surgery, IU Health Medical Group, affiliated hospitals, and partner physician organizations.

The Division Chief will continue to raise the national profile of this outstanding team.