Physician - Department of Urology, Vice Chair for Research (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

About the role

The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Department of Urology is seeking an exceptional and innovative scholar to lead a nationally recognized program as the Vice Chair for Research. The position is full-time on the tenure-track, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a translational research program within the Department of Urology.
• Recruit and retain established and emerging scientists.
• Foster an environment of scientific inquiry and innovation.
• Lead high-impact research projects and initiatives within the department.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the institution to achieve the strategic research goals of the department.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal agencies, private foundations, and industry partners.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of single and multi-PI grant proposals.
• Manage research budgets and ensure proper allocation of resources.
• Teach and mentor students, trainees, and/or junior faculty while committing to recruit and develop women and underserved minorities.

Requirements

• MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Actively funded research program in basic or translational research.
• Research designed with the ultimate goal of leading to clinical trials.
• Proven track record of independent research and successful grant acquisition.
• Experience in a leadership role within an academic or research setting.
• Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate, medical and postdoctoral students.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Qualifications for an appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.

Compensation Package

• Salary: Commensurate with experience level, Bonus, Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)
• Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance
• Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered
• Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

How to Apply

Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tyler K. Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, tyler.smith@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), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 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), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) 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, DO 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.