Research Faculty – Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology (Open Rank/Track)

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Job Title

Research Faculty – Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology (Open Rank/Track)

Department: Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure.

Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice.

These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Additional Information

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek PhD Faculty to join the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, seeks an accomplished faculty researcher to advance tobacco research through an independent, externally funded program and interdisciplinary collaboration across the OSUCCC – James. The successful candidate will contribute to the institution’s research, education, mentorship, and service missions through the following activities:

Develop and lead an independent, externally funded research program in tobacco research. Publish impactful research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the OSUCCC – James, including basic scientists, clinicians, and translational researchers.

• Contribute to graduate and medical education through teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development.
• Participate in departmental and institutional service, including committee work and strategic initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor and will serve as a faculty member in the Division of Medical Oncology within the Department of Internal Medicine and the Center for Tobacco Research.

The candidate will develop and lead an independent research program focused on tobacco research and policy; secure external research funding; publish impactful findings in peer-reviewed journals; present research at national and international conferences; collaborate with basic scientists, clinicians, and translational researchers across the OSUCCC – James; and participate in the academic commitments of the division and department, including teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, committee service, and strategic initiatives.

A doctoral degree in the biological sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

Requirements

PhD or MD/PhD required; Considerable post-doctoral experience in basic research required; considerable experience in tobacco research and policy required; proven ability to write scientific reports and publish in scientific, peer-reviewed journals preferred; understanding of key components of grant writing and obtaining funding in support of research required; experience with administration of funded research required.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Department/Division Overview

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute expanded in December 2014 to become the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S. The extraordinary success of this new 398-bed state-of-the-art hospital has resulted in remarkable clinical growth and robust research portfolio. The Ohio State University is currently seeking faculty at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor rank for a variety of roles in the areas of basic and translational research.

Features Include

• NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976
• One of only 11 freestanding cancer hospitals in the U.S.
• Magnet® designation
• One of only four cancer centers funded by the NCI to conduct Phase I and II cancer clinical trials
• Founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
• Founding member of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN)
• Robust clinical trials program with active translational therapeutics that include a clinical research unit, Phase 1 U01 grant and N01 Phase II contract
• Consistently ranked as one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
• Financially-secure program with strong philanthropic and community support

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, Anna.Godwin@osumc.edu

Faculty Defined

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field.

Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio.

Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care.

At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus.

The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insuran