Open-Rank Tenure Track Research Faculty - Department of Family and Community Medicine
The Ohio State University
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Posted: 06-Sep-24
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R113563
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 members 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.
Expanding Tenure Track Primary Care Research Faculty
The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking full-time, open-rank tenure track position applicants for PhD Researchers to join the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) and our community of research faculty members as we continue to expand our team!
Recognized for providing excellent clinical care, developing and expanding nationally recognized and extramurally funded research programs, and building strategic research collaborations inside and outside the institution, our aim is to develop a leading primary care research program. Tenure track faculty will dedicate the majority of their time to research, but also to make significant contributions to the education mission of the Department. Applicants with expertise in community-engaged research, implementation science, mixed methods, health equity, primary care research, and health services research are encouraged to apply. The Department conducts innovative, high-impact, health outcomes and health services research in areas such as: dissemination and implementation of preventive services; alcohol and substance use disorders; maternal/ child health; clinical health information technology; telehealth; primary care redesign; health disparities and equity; and clinical communication in complex disease.
DFCM operates 10 clinical practices, including a designated federally-qualified health center, with over 60 faculty and 28 residents. The DFCM is an exceptional department in an exceptional environment. It fully integrates foundational and clinical science to prepare students to practice personalized medicine. Our department faculty members continue to advance knowledge of best practices in primary care through nationally-funded efforts, such as the development of the Ohio Primary Care Innovation Network. Ongoing collaborations between the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Pediatrics seek to bolster medical research in primary care. Together, our successful efforts have resulted in major increases in published research and significant gains in grant support for health services and implementation science research. Faculty will have opportunity to collaborate with this wide network of outstanding clinicians and investigators across OSU. They will have access to university resources including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (OSUs Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH), Research Informatics Services, and the Clinical Trials Management Office.
Why work for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center you will find more than a job you can establish a career that allows you to actually change the face of medicine. As central Ohio's only academic medical center, we emphasize learning, development and innovation in order to offer the very best in personalized care to over 1.7 million patients each year. There's plenty of opportunity for career growth too, because Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center encompasses seven hospitals, fourteen primary care offices, a walk-in clinic, two After-Hours Care locations and eleven multi-specialty clinics, as well as the College of Medicine, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the health sciences library and the Faculty Group Practice. You'll find clinical care offered in virtually every medical specialty and subspecialty and an interdisciplinary team of healthcare experts beyond compare. Ohio State offers great pay, complete benefits, state retirement options, tuition assistance and access to the cultural and sporting resources at one of the nations largest universities (learn more at wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers). Outside of work, you'll discover a great quality of life. Columbus is the nation's 14th largest city with beautiful neighborhoods and a full range of activities and entertainment options. Everything we do is driven by our strategic plan, which is built on our mission to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education and patient care. To accomplish this, our vision calls us to push the boundaries of discovery and knowledge to solve significant problems and deliver unparalleled care. If this sounds appealing to you and you share our values of inclusiveness, determination, empathy, sincerity, ownership and innovation, Ohio State may be the perfect fit for you. Apply today and let's see what we can do together to change the world through medicine.
Additionally:
Central Ohios Academic Leader
One of the largest and most diverse medical centers in the country; only academic medical center in central Ohio and Columbus (Ohios largest and most rapidly growing metropolitan region)
Ranked one of Americas Best Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report for over 30 consecutive years
Voted one of Central Ohios Best Places to Work by Columbus Business First newspaper
For over 30 years, recognized as a national leader in quality outcomes and patient safety
State of the art technology
Very competitive salaries and compensation packages
Our planned growth at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:
Main campus: New construction of a state-of-the-art biomedical research tower, 880-bed hospital tower, ambulatory center and Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine
Around the city: New construction of 4 newly designed ambulatory care centers (The first 2 of this new design NOW OPEN) in addition to 5 established ambulatory care centers up and running today
Why live in Columbus, Ohio:
Over 1.8 million population base and diverse cultural, sports, dining and recreational opportunities: Cost of Living is MODERATE
Recently voted the #1 IT city in the nation surpassing Silicon Valley
Home to several Fortune 500 companies
Ranks in Money magazines picks as one of the ten best big cities
2nd fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest : 14th largest city in the nation
Booming real estate market
Consistently ranked in the top ten in nearly every category: Economic growth, things to do, affordable cost of living, great place to raise a family
For more information and/or consideration to join our team, please email your cover letter and CV to:
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements:
Requirements: PhD Researchers will have a PhD in health services research, epidemiology, or a related field; and at least three years of collaborative research experience in a post-doctoral fellow and/or faculty position.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a health services research fellowship, clinical scholars program, or similar is preferred. Ideal candidates would have an established record of publishing their research and obtaining funding, outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills, affinity for mentoring others, capacity to build and maintain productive collaborations, and ability to build and sustain an independent program of research.
Job Details:
Required Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
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