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

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.

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 itselfasone of the largest universities in the country, with seven health sciences collegesand 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 campusand four ambulatory sites.The vision scientists have locations on the central medical campus, the west campus in Bevis Hall, and the newPelotoniaResearch Center with readilyaccessible NEI P30 Coreon central and west campuses.to fulfill the tripartite academic vision with 1)ing; 2) enhancing the training environment with state-of-the-artequipment withvirtual patients and wet labs for learners;and 3) creating a collaborative and innovative research environment withan NEI P30 Core and educationalevents 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), orother terminal degree(s) in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and areappointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal careerfocus 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, orprofessor 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 careerfocus centers on research, service, and teaching.Tenure-track faculty with MD, MD/PhD, OD, OD/PhD, DO or DO/PhD degrees may also beinvolved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank)- Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associateprofessor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate(PhD) or other terminal degree inthe relevant field of study.Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and areappointed for terms ofone to five years. Their principal careerfocus 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, 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 amp; 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 amp; 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
Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and well-represented metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.