Psychiatry Open Track/Rank Faculty - Addiction Program
About the Role
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is seeking faculty members (open rank) to join the Addiction Program and enhance its research mission. Successful candidates will have a strong record of external research funding or high potential for extramural funding, as well as experience in developing, leading, or substantially contributing to research, education, and clinical programs.
Faculty responsibilities include advancing an externally funded program of research, publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed scientific journals, mentoring trainees across levels of academic development, and participating in division, department, college, and university committees and initiatives. The specific research focus within substance use disorders remains open, though applicants with expertise in randomized clinical trial designs, overdose risk, and treatment recovery are particularly encouraged.
The Addiction Program is embedded in a multidisciplinary environment with research opportunities within clinical service delivery models. OSU Psychiatry and Behavioral Health has a rapidly growing research faculty, including over 20 tenure-track faculty, with projects in neuromodulation, neurocomputation, interventional psychiatry, personalized medicine, neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying risk for illness, and innovative treatment modalities.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D.) with specialization in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program, following accredited training pathways aligned with licensure and clinical practice in Ohio.
- Strong record of external research funding or high potential for extramural funding.
- Experience in research, education, and clinical program development or leadership.
- In exceptional cases, individuals with substantial research programs and funding but without clinical training (e.g., Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience) may be considered if they demonstrate prior commitment to training clinical professionals and supporting clinical care.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
- Unique mentorship program for career advancement of new faculty.
About the Institution
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is a nationally ranked academic medical center, ranked #14 overall by Forbes on its list of America’s Best Large Employers and #2 among hospitals in 2021. The College of Medicine is ranked 28th for research and 40th for primary care. OSUWMC includes 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
The Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 31 consecutive years, with 10 nationally ranked specialties and high performance in 14 common procedures and conditions, including heart and vascular care.
About Columbus
Columbus is a vibrant metropolitan area of over 2 million people, offering diverse cultural, sports, dining, and recreational opportunities. It is consistently ranked among the top cities for economic growth, quality of life, affordability, and family-friendly communities. Columbus is home to several Fortune 500 companies and is the third fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest.
The area features excellent public schools, affordable housing, and a strong economy based on government, service, transportation, and technology industries.
Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). The university is committed to diversity, work-life balance, and supporting dual-career opportunities.