Full Paginated List of Open Faculty Positions:

CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - PSYCHIATRIST

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Department: Psychiatry

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist, Clinical (Non-Tenure) Track faculty member. The candidate will join a progressive and growing psychiatry division. The overall philosophy of this academic division is the provision of comprehensive patient-centered care in our inpatient settings, in a variety of unique subspecialty practice settings within our healthcare system.


Appointment will be on the non-tenure clinical track, assistant professor rank. The position is a 1.0 FTE and consists of 80% clinical time and 20% academic time. Clinical work for this position activities will include teaching and patient care within the Department of Psychiatry, including inpatient, consultation-liaison, and emergency psychiatry services. All members of the Psychiatry faculty group share weekday, weekend and holiday coverage of the inpatient and consult services. We will work closely with you to optimize your time in any preferred care settings.


The UI Department of Psychiatry has a long tradition of excellence in research, a well-developed research infrastructure, and ample patient populations that support efforts in a variety of areas of investigation. These include studies in neuroimaging, genetics, epidemiology, psychopharmacology, neuropsychology, and basic neuroscience. The Department of Psychiatry is made up of more than 90 full-time faculty members who provide national and international leadership across a range of psychiatric areas, such as child psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, eating disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, medical psychiatry, and community psychiatry.


The University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our missionis: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®


The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to becomea ccomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes, and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.


The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River inIowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in themetro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s bestplaces to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regionalairport 30 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions.


The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in thenation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit
https://livability.com/ia/iowa-city, https://www.thinkiowacity.com/ and https://vimeo.com/148167202


For a complete listing of job qualifications, benefits overview and to apply for this position, please visit our website at http//jobs.uiowa.edu, reference requisition #75829.


Michael Strong, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor andAssociate Vice Chair for Clinical Services, Department of Psychiatry. Email:
Michael-strong@uiowa.edu


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

VICE CHAIR FOR RESEARCH

Monday, December 22, 2025

Department: Surgery

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Surgery at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seeking an outstanding academic leader to serve as Vice Chair for Research. The primary goal of this position is to expand and strengthen the Department’s research portfolio. Appointment rank may be at the Associate Professor or Professor level, on either the tenure or research track, commensurate with experience and qualifications.


The Vice Chair for Research will:



  • Lead efforts to recruit tenure-track and research-track faculty with strong research potential and alignment with departmental priorities.

  • Mentor junior faculty in developing and advancing their research programs, fostering a culture of inquiry and collaboration.

  • Maintain a well-established, extramurally funded research program of their own, serving as a model of research excellence within the department.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

FACULTY POSITION IN FPMRS

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Department: Urology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: 12/25/2025

The Department of Urology at the University of Iowa seeks to recruit a urologist specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.  Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to the tenure track, research track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment at the rank of Instructor (non-track) may also be considered.


The University of Iowa Department of Urology is a worldwide leader in urologic care, research, and education and one of the oldest academic urology departments in the nation. For more than 100 years, UI urologists have developed innovative techniques and technologies that improve the health of Iowans, expand the frontiers of medicine, and train new generations of talented physicians. The Rubin H. Flocks Urology Clinic at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics delivers unparalleled expertise in areas that include minimally invasive robotics, advanced reconstructive surgery, and diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers, and it is home to the only team of board-certified pediatric urologists in Iowa.


The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a state-of-the-art 700 bed tertiary care center located in the beautiful community of Iowa City, Iowa.  Enjoy all of the cultural offerings of a major university community, the excitement of Hawkeye athletics, low crime, an outstanding public school system, and excellent housing opportunities, many only minutes from the medical center. 


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Department: Microbiology and Immunology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: 12/25/2025

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa invites applications for a faculty position in Microbial Immunology at the Associate Professor level. This tenure-track position includes a 12-month appointment, full fringe benefits, competitive start-up package, office and laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities, instrumentation, and BSL3 and animal BSL3 space. The primary appointment of the faculty member will be in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Successful applicants will be expected to have an established extramurally funded research program and to participate in teaching activities in the Department.


To learn more about the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, please visit https://medicine.uiowa.edu/microbiology/. The Department consists of 24 primary and 7 secondary faculty members with robust research funding and two long-standing NIH T32 training grants. The University is in Iowa City, one of the ten best college towns in America. With a metro population over 170,000, the area offers a vibrant mix of academic excellence, cultural richness, and a thriving literary scene as a UNESCO City of Literature. With a lively downtown, diverse restaurants, and scenic outdoor spaces along the Iowa River, it’s the perfect place to balance work, study, and leisure. Affordable living, a welcoming community, and a strong economy make Iowa City an ideal destination for students, professionals, and families alike! In addition, the university is less than 250 miles from the major metropolitan areas of Chicago, Omaha, and St. Louis.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

FACULTY RESEARCH POSITION

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Department: Anesthesia

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Departments of Anesthesia and Radiology are jointly seeking an experienced, accomplished and innovative independent investigator to join a multidisciplinary team investigating fundamental problems in respiratory medicine and critical care. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research using advanced imaging techniques and computational modeling to study cardiopulmonary structure and function relationships.


The Department of Anesthesia is seeking a faculty member for appointment on the Research Track at the rank of Research Assistant Professor, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor, depending on qualifications.


Position Responsibilities:



  • Conduct research involving positron emission tomography (PET) and/or computed tomography (CT) imaging of the lungs.

  • Develop and apply computational models to analyze airway behavior and ventilation heterogeneity in conditions such as asthma and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

  • Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and scientists across departments to design and execute experiments.

  • Analyze imaging data and contribute to manuscript preparation and publication.

  • Present findings at scientific meetings and contribute to grant applications.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

INSTRUCTOR

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Department: Neuroscience and Pharmacology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology at the University of Iowa invites applications for one full-time Instructor (non-tenure track) position with faculty fringe benefits. This teaching position is a 9- or 12-month appointment and renewable annually. The preferred start date is July 1 or September 1, 2026. Applications are sought from candidates with a demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching of basic and advanced pharmacology.


The selected candidate will ultimately teach pharmacology in several Department lecture courses delivered to students of differing academic backgrounds (undergraduate, graduate, and professional students). This Instructor will also assist with small group teaching within the medical curriculum. Duties of this position include course management, teaching, assisting the Associate Chair of Education, and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students.


Letters of Recommendation are required as part of the application process. Upon submission, references provided will be notified by e-mail with directions on how to electronically submit letters to the University of Iowa.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

DEPT OF RADIOLOGY - ACADEMIC RADIOLOGIST

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Department: Radiology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa


Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine


Department of Radiology


Academic Radiologist


The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College is seeking faculty for a position as a Clinical Radiologist. Appointment will be as a Clinician Scholar – a non-tenure clinical track at any rank within the Department of Radiology.


The Department of Radiology has nine divisions within the department:



  • Body Imaging

  • Breast Imaging

  • Cardiovascular & Thoracic Imaging

  • Interventional Neuroradiology

  • Musculoskeletal Radiology

  • Neuroradiology

  • Nuclear Medicine & PET Center

  • Pediatric


This faculty appointment would provide clinical care in one or more of our various modalities in Radiology.


About the Department of Radiology:


The Department of Radiology includes 69 staff physicians, 22 PhD researchers, 27 fellows, and 36 residents. The Radiology enterprise expands across four campuses throughout the Iowa City corridor. We also serve Stead Family Children’s Hospital located at the Medical Center University campus, as well as several UI urgent cares, clinics, and additional affiliates. Our enterprise operates 12 clinical CT scanners including two Alpha photon-counting scanners, 14 clinical MR scanners including four 3T machines, and the first Siemens Free.Max MR to be housed in an Emergency Department in the United States. We operate three time-of-flight (TOF) PET/CT systems and anticipate receiving a Siemens PET/MR in fall 2025.


The Department of Radiology plays an integral role in the Iowa Institute of Biomedical Imaging (IIBI), a collaboration of nearly 100 faculty and staff within the colleges of Engineering, Medicine, and Liberal Arts (https://www.iibi.uiowa.edu). The facility includes 3T, 3T head only and 7T research scanners.


The Department of Radiology consistently ranks highly in the Blue Ridge Institute NIH rankings, having received over $10 million in NIH funding last year. We host nine research labs and have 37 active phase I and phase II clinical trials.


About the University of Iowa Health Care:


The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is a state-of-the-art 800 bed tertiary care center that annually admits more than 36,000 patients for in-patient hospital care.  In fiscal year 2017, we received nearly 60,000 emergency department visits. We represent more than 200 outpatient clinics and care areas and accommodated just over one million clinic visits at our main campus and community and outreach clinics.  UI Health Care is HIMSS level 7 certified in both inpatient and outpatient care as well as a 2014 HIMSS Enterprise Davies Award Recipient.


UI Health Care is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. The UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital opened in 2017 and is Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.


For more information, please see: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/radiology/


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

STEM CELL TRANSPLANT AND CELLULAR THERAPY

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Department: Pediatrics

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies specialist. Academic rank is open and may be on the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track, depending on clinical experience and research interests. Appointment at the level of Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure or clinical track) may also be considered. The successful candidate will join the Division of Hematology/Oncology to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services.


The Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program provides comprehensive care for patients with hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, brain tumors, and non-malignant conditions. The Division also has a robust Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program in collaboration with the NCI-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa. The scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, multi-institutional clinical trials, CAR-T and other cellular therapies, gene therapy, and additional innovative clinical protocols. The Division is actively engaged in cutting-edge research supported by the NIH and other funding agencies.


The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation’s top medical schools. It is ranked 44th in research by U.S. News & World Report. Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is ranked No. 24 in NIH funding among public pediatric departments nationwide by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.   


The pediatrics department comprises the medical staff of University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital and home to the state’s only Level 4 NICU and Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at Stead Family Children’s Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians.   


 For its 2024-25 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked Stead Family Children's Hospital in nine pediatric specialties:  Cancer, Behavioral health, Cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery, Diabetes and endocrinology, Neonatology, Nephrology,  Neurology and neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology.   


We are home to the Hawkeye Wave, voted the best college sports tradition by USA Today readers, where 70,000 football fans wave to our patients and providers every game day. You will never feel as much community support as you do at Iowa. Come wave with us!  


For more information contact:


David Gordon, MD, PhD


Associate Professor of Pediatrics


Division Director, Hematology/Oncology


David-J-Gordon@uiowa.edu


Visit us on the web at: www.uichildrens.org 


To apply for this position please visit the University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 75800.  


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions. 


If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

UVEITIS FACULTY

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a long-standing history of providing outstanding care for our patients, conducting leading-edge, collaborative research, and educating the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision science researchers. 


The department is seeking an academically oriented uveitis faculty to join a team of established ophthalmologists and optometrists. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest and commensurate with experience. The position entails clinical and surgical activity at the University of Iowa Health Care university campus and Iowa River Landing as well as possible outreach sites.


The department currently supports 18 residents and 6 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Inherited eye disorders, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Surgical and Medical Retina. The department has multiple providers conducting clinical research strongly supported by a trials team and institutional resources. In addition to the trials team, the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research is home to a world class team of scientists aimed at curing blindness through genetic and stem cell research.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

RETINA FACULTY

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a long-standing history of providing outstanding care for our patients, conducting leading-edge, collaborative research, and educating the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision science researchers. 


The department is seeking an academically oriented vitreoretinal faculty to join a team of established ophthalmologists and optometrists. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest and commensurate with experience. The position entails clinical and surgical activity at the University of Iowa Health Care university campus and Iowa River Landing as well as possible outreach sites.


The department currently supports 18 residents and 6 first year interns in the Ophthalmology training program, as well as fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Inherited eye disorders, Glaucoma, Neuro Ophthalmology, Cornea, Oculoplastics and Surgical and Medical Retina. The department has multiple providers conducting clinical research strongly supported by a trials team and institutional resources. In addition to the trials team, the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research is home to a world class team of scientists aimed at curing blindness through genetic and stem cell research.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240