Research Faculty

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Job Title:

Research Faculty - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

Medicine | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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:

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center are seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  The focus is on research in acute and chronic pain mechanisms and therapeutic management., with an emphasis on leading a cutting-edge research program that complements existing departmental activities.  Successful candidates will have already established a highly competitive independent research program or will have otherwise demonstrated the clear potential to do so.  The successful candidate will engage with a collaborative research community and contribute to the academic life of the department and the institution through mentoring/teaching and service commensurate with the level of appointment. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Department Overview
Ohio State's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is nationally known for its comprehensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation education and training. The Department has been a leader in caring for those with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke for more than 50 years. US News & World Report has ranked the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as one of the top programs in America. This year, the Department is ranked #1 in Columbus and #33 in the nation for delivering exceptional patient care. Additionally, the PM&R residency program is ranked 24th through Doximity Residency Navigator.  The Department also provides the medical leadership and patient care of Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital located on the main campus of OSUWMC.

PM&R is composed of 28 physicians, 6 research faculty, 11 rehabilitation psychology faculty, 21 residents,  5 fellows and 13 research support staff and is part of Ohio State’s multidisciplinary Neurological Institute, a network of specialists collaborating in research, education and training. In addition, the PM&R Department is a leader in clinical applications of rehabilitative care and neurorecovery for diverse neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, stroke, and brain and spine injury.  With $4.5 million in research funding and ranked in the top five for research funding amongst all PM&R departments in the nation by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, our researchers are transforming the outcomes and care of patients with neurologic and musculoskeletal injuries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a cutting-edge, extramurally funded research program in acute and chronic pain mechanisms and therapeutic management.
• Collaborate with faculty across OSU, including but not limited to the College of Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, and Public Health.
• Mentor and instruct students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Contribute to university and community service.
• Engage in teaching responsibilities as needed by the department.
   

Requirements

• PhD, MD or equivalent higher degree.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly excellence with influential research publications.
• Record or promise of substantial extramural funding.
• Interested candidates should apply with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications and statements addressing the prompts below.  Reference letters are not required for the initial application but will be required of candidates advancing in the process.  Strong candidates for this faculty position are expected to have research, service and teaching excellence. Please provide research, teaching and service statements indicating how your expertise, knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position.
   

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, [email protected]

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, 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.

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Location:

Dodd Hall (0171)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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