Faculty – Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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Job Title:

Faculty - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vision Scientist or Clinician Scientist (Open Rank/Track)

Department:

Medicine | Ophthalmology

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 a Vision Scientist or Clinician Scientist to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Havener Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University is a growing practice. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time Vision Scientist or Clinician Scientist position. Qualified candidates will have a PhD, MD/PhD, OD/PhD, or DO/PhD and appropriate postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to further academic and research efforts outlined by the Chair of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of Research. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Each faculty member is expected to perform the full range of responsibilities in the areas of funded research, teaching, scholarship, and service under the oversight of the Department Chair.

It is expected that the academic mission of the Department and institution would be supported. In consultation with the Department Chair, there will be opportunities to pursue research, quality improvement initiatives, health sciences, data science, curriculum development, teaching in undergraduate and graduate level courses, and other service activities consistent with the faculty assignment.

Active participation in divisional, departmental, and/or college committee functions is expected. Participation in local, regional, national, and international professional organizations is also expected.

Requirements

Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, independent, and well-funded research program while also contributing to the educational, service, and scholarly mission of the OSU Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding. 

Desired experience includes the following: diabetic eye diseases of cornea or retina, vascular biology, glaucoma, genetics and genomics of ocular diseases, inherited retinal diseases, and health services research. Proficiency in data science with machine learning, deep learning, and AI applications in healthcare or ocular imaging is highly desirable.

Department/Division Overview
The Ohio State University prides itself as one of the largest universities in the country, with seven health sciences colleges and schools. These colleges and schools include: Medicine, Optometry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been established for over 100 years. The Havener Eye Institute has its primary location in the Eye and Ear Institute building near campus and four ambulatory sites. The vision scientists have locations on the central medical campus, the west campus in Bevis Hall, and the new Pelotonia Research Center with readily accessible NEI P30 Core on central and west campuses. to fulfill the tripartite academic vision with 1) ing; 2) enhancing the training environment with state-of-the-art equipment with virtual patients and wet labs for learners; and 3) creating a collaborative and innovative research environment with an NEI P30 Core and educational events between departments and colleges to enhance collaborations for team science.

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruitment, 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), Doctor of Optometry (OD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctorate (PhD), or other terminal degree(s) 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 Optometry (OD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or other terminal degree(s) in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, MD/PhD, OD, OD/PhD, DO or DO/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
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

Location:

Eye and Ear Institute (0897)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

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