Comparative and Translational Oncology Faculty

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Current Employees and Students:

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.


Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to five (5) documents in the Application Documents section. If necessary, please consider combining documents into one file.
• If you require any assistance with including the necessary documents in the application process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.
• Resume parsing is not effective on documents which exceed one (1) page. As a result, it is not recommended to select Autofill with Resume when applying if using a resume or CV which exceeds one (1) page.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

Job Title:
Comparative and Translational Oncology Faculty

Department:
Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences

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:

Comparative and Translational Oncology

Department of Veterinary Biosciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Overview

The Department of Veterinary Biosciences (VBS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at The Ohio State University (OSU), is seeking applicants for a research-intensive tenure-track faculty position in Comparative and Translational Oncology with emphasis on bladder and genitourinary cancer research. This position for faculty who have evidence and impact consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor is one of three ongoing recruitments as part of a cluster hire in conjunction with the OSU College of Medicine's Department of Urology, and the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) to enhance our collaborative and comparative approach to this key thematic area of cancer and cancer-related research.

The full-time tenure track faculty position is expected to be an outstanding scientist with an established comparative and/or translational research program. The CVM has established the Signature Program in Comparative and Translational Oncology as a central focus of the college. The successful candidate will also have the unique opportunity to develop interdisciplinary collaborative research efforts in animal and human medicine that leverage expertise at the CVM, including the CVM Clinical Trials Office, the OSUCCC, College of Medicine, and Nationwide Children's Hospital with the goal of advancing the understanding of bladder and genitourinary cancer biology and genetics and discovery of new therapeutic approaches to ultimately impacting veterinary and human patient outcomes. Applicants will be expected to engage in collaborative efforts that will enhance and expand existing partnerships and incorporate training/mentorship of graduate students and post-docs. Requirements include a DVM or equivalent degree with a demonstrated record of, or high potential for, extramural funding and an active and impactful publication record. The successful applicant must also possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate effectiveness in teamwork. This position will be an endowed chair in Comparative and Translational Oncology and Biomedical Research.

Performance Objectives

The position is research intensive (approximately 75%) with an opportunity for collaborative research, teaching and mentoring (approximately 15%) and administrative or clinical service (approximately 10%).

• Didactic classroom teaching of graduate students and laboratory mentoring with the opportunity to teach veterinary professional students and residents.
• Participate in college, department, and graduate guidance committee work.
• Model and promote a culture of collegiality and academic citizenship.
• Adhere to external, university, college, and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Track record of comparative and translational research success with a preferred focus on bladder and genitourinary cancer research that affect animals and people.
• Scholarly track-record consistent with rank.
• If participation in the clinical effort, the appropriate board-certification would be required.

Desired:

• PhD or comparable degree and experience.
• Demonstrated background in a One Health collaborative approach between animal (veterinary) and human cancer and biomedical research.
• Demonstrated expertise and support for investigator-initiated independent research.
• Evidence of PI, Co-PI and collaboration on research grants.
• Experience in the classroom and laboratory teaching.
• Evidence of mentoring (e.g. undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, and staff).
• Evidence of supporting a culture of collegiality and academic citizenship.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional details particular to the position and to apply, please follow the link below and submit the requested materials with your online application.

LINK HERE

Required documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Scholarship
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Patrick Green, PhD, Distinguished University Professor and Scholar at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The College of Veterinary Medicine

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model® comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at


Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.

Department Information

The Department of Veterinary Biosciences was created through the merger of three departments in 1995 - Veterinary Pathobiology, Veterinary Anatomy and Cellular Biology, and Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.

The department is dedicated to combining pathology with research to address health questions for both humans and animals. We emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, as seen in our involvement with various initiatives, institutes, and centers throughout Ohio State, including the Center for Retrovirus Research, Infectious Disease Institute, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. We actively engage in research, teaching, diagnostics, and collaborations at local, national, and international levels.

Faculty members in the department have the opportunity to teach veterinary students in both the preclinical and clinical phases of the veterinary medicine curriculum through core and elective courses and rotations. They also teach clinical and anatomic pathology residents, interns and residents in medicine and surgery, and graduate students in various scientific disciplines with a focus on cancer and infectious diseases. Faculty members also contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction through select lectures and laboratory teaching.

Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James or The James) is an international leader in cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survivorship, and is driven by its vision to create a cancer-free world, one person, one discovery at a time. The James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic health center, and a free-standing cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation's largest public universities. The OSUCCC-James is one of 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and has been ranked as "exceptional" by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for three consecutive grant cycles. It is one of only a few centers funded by the NCI to conduct both phase I and phase II clinical trials on novel anticancer drugs sponsored by the NCI and has nearly 700 clinical trials currently available. It has more than 1,700 cancer researchers, organized in five core cancer research programs (cancer biology, cancer control, leukemia research, molecular carcinogenesis and chemoprevention, and translational therapeutics) with funded principal investigators from 11 of Ohio State's 15 colleges. It is a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a not-for-profit alliance of 33 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education, as well as one of two founding members of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN). It also is a member of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers.

The 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.

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.

Grounded in Ohio State University's Shared Values, 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 central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, 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 available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

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 a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant 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.

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


Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Location:
Goss Laboratory (0180)

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.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

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


As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.