Position Overview

-          Assistant Professor

-          Clinical Track (Clinical Excellence Pathway)

The Ohio State University, Division of Human Genetics and the Division of Hematology, is seeking a dynamic genetic counselor for a clinical excellence faculty position in the growing clinical care area of benign hematology genetics. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical care, and research in the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Treatment Center and Hemoglobinopathy Programs, leveraging our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment. In addition to clinical and research responsibilities, the role involves active engagement in teaching and mentoring. The candidate will play a role in shaping the next generation of genetic counselors through seminars, course instruction, and clinical rotation supervision. This position also includes opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, PhDs, and basic scientists, fostering a synergistic approach to Hematological research and clinical care.

Performance Objectives

Clinical faculty members are dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in adult genetic specialties. Our genetic counselor faculty collaborate closely with physicians and staff throughout The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Responsibilities include active participation in the provision of clinical genetic services in our Hemostasis and Thrombosis Treatment Center clinics; teaching genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows; building out new clinical service areas, and working on a translational benign hematology genetics research program.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Degree in Genetic Counseling

Desired:

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. ?

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday (https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Medical-Center-Campus/Assistant-Professor---Clinical_R111873-1). Application materials must include cover letter (addressing patient care philosophy, teaching, and research) and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries should be directed in confidence to either Pam Brock, Faculty Recruitment, pamela.brock@osumc.edu  or Dawn Allain, Faculty Recruitment, dawn.allain@osumc.edu.

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.

 Department Information

The Division of Human Genetics, housed within the Department of Internal Medicine, has a current team of 2 MD faculty members, 4 PhD faculty members, 1 PharmD faculty member, and 20 genetic counselor faculty members; all dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in adult genetic specialties. Come be a part of our nationally recognized team!

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 Ohio State University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. 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.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

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).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse 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. Beyond 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 the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

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.

About The Ohio State University

The Division of Human Genetics, in the Department of Internal Medicine, offers outpatient and inpatient consultation services, performs clinical and translational research and participates in community education and outreach. Our physicians and faculty collaborate with colleagues throughout our medical center and around world. Additionally, the Master of Genetic Counseling Graduate Program addresses the rapidly growing need for genetics professionals.Our comprehensive services include a Clinical Cancer Genetics Program with risk assessments and genetic counseling to 800 patients yearly and, as needed, their families. A Cardiovascular Genetic and Genomic Medicine Program, in conjunction with Ohio State’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, offers consultation for hereditary forms of heart disease at multiple clinics. And the Medical Genetics and Genomics Program provides risk assessment, genetic counseling and, when appropriate, genetic testing for the many different conditions that can run in families. These can range from bleeding and blot-clotting disorders to diseases of the skin, kidney, lung and eye. The Neuroscience Genetics and Genomics Program focuses on neuromuscular disorders, but also provides consultation for a wide array of neurological conditions.

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