Assistant Professor – Department of Neurology – Tenure Track

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor – Department of Neurology – Tenure Track

Department:

Medicine | Neurology

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 seeks an Assistant Professor to join the Department of Neurology Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Department of Neurology is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a tenure-track position in basic/translational neuroscience anticipated to be appointed at the Assistant Professor level. This faculty candidate will complement and add to our departmental expertise in basic and translational neuroscience research. In particular, the successful candidate will be expected to lead a funded preclinical research program with a focus on axon biology related to neurodegeneration.

• Department/Division Overview
• The Department of Neurology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) consists of 15 specialized divisions, 63 physicians, 5 psychologists, 12 dedicated research faculty, 24 residents, and 14 fellows. We deliver unparalleled subspecialty care across all neurology disciplines, with services spanning 7 state-of-the-art ambulatory facilities and 3 hospitals. The department operates 27 groundbreaking multidisciplinary and personalized clinics, 3 comprehensive inpatient consultation services, an 18-bed neurocritical care unit, a 30-bed stroke ward, and an expanding teleneurology service partnering with 7 regional hospitals. Our telestroke network is among the largest in the nation, encompassing 32 affiliated hospitals. With over $15.5 million in annual research funding, OSU Neurology is at the forefront of discovering new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for neurological disorders. Our fundamental research portfolio focuses on neurogenetics, neuroimmunology and neuroregenerative medicine. Our pioneering Division of Neurology Health Services Research and Center for the Neurobiology of Aging and Resilience are trailblazers in the field. This year alone, our faculty conducted over 320 clinical trials and studies, supported by a cutting-edge biorepository and brain bank. We're equally committed to education, offering 10 prestigious clinical fellowships and international training opportunities through the OSU Global Neurology Initiative, with partner programs in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. In 2024, our Neurology Residency Program was ranked in the top 15th percentile nationwide on the Doximity Residency Navigator list. At OSUWMC Neurology faculty participate in a vibrant culture that is actively shaping the future of neurological care and research.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

This is a tenure track research position being hired by the Department of Neurology/College of Medicine.

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. Active participation in divisional, departmental, and/or college committee functions is expected. Participation in local, regional, national, and international professional organizations is also expected. This position is a research focused tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level focused on preclinical research related to neurological diseases (specifically on axon degeneration).

Requirements

• •Doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Neuroscience or related field.
• •High-quality and high-impact research that is evident by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and grant writing experience
• •High-quality education and mentoring experience that is evident from student mentoring and achievements of mentored students, teaching feedback, and presentation skills
• •A record of advising, mentoring, motivating, and impacting students from all backgrounds, including students from underrepresented groups
• •Competitive peer-reviewed extramural research funding.
• •Demonstrated ability to attract and mentor graduate students.
• •A commitment to engage in research, teaching, and/or outreach and engagement that reflect Ohio State’s Shared Values

Desired:

Current K-award, R01 or equivalent independent grant funding is highly desired.

• 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, 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), 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 f