Otology/Neurotology, Physician - Department of Otolaryngology, Division Director, Otologist...

Job Description

The Division of Otology, Neurotology, and Cranial Base Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is seeking an accomplished academic otologist/neurotologist to serve as Division Director. This is a unique opportunity to lead and further develop one of the nation’s premier academic otology and neurotology programs within a highly collaborative and well-supported department environment.

The successful candidate will join a thriving tertiary and quaternary referral practice with a large and diverse skull base surgery program, an internationally recognized cochlear implant and hearing restoration program, and a comprehensive vestibular disorders practice. The division maintains a strong regional and national referral base and offers extensive opportunities for clinical innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic growth.

The Division Director will work closely with an exceptional skull base team that includes dedicated neurosurgical collaborators and an established multidisciplinary infrastructure supporting complex lateral skull base care. The department is recognized for its strong culture of collaboration, collegiality, and institutional support for faculty development and programmatic growth.

The division also benefits from a robust scientific environment that includes three independent NIH-funded scientists within the division whose work spans hearing science, vestibular disorders, auditory neuroscience, and translational otologic research. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarship and academic productivity, with opportunities to further expand translational, clinical, and outcomes-based research initiatives across the division and department.

Clinical responsibilities will include comprehensive otologic and neurotologic care, with opportunities to focus on skull base surgery, cochlear implantation, implantable hearing technologies, vestibular disorders, chronic ear disease, and hearing restoration. The interested candidate will also have the opportunity to perform clinical work at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric medical centers, extending the division’s otologic and neurotologic expertise to pediatric populations. The Division Director will provide strategic leadership for the division, including faculty mentorship, recruitment, program development, and advancement of the division’s clinical, educational, and research missions.

The successful candidate will actively participate in resident, fellow, and medical student education and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the academic mission of the department through scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and national professional engagement.

Academic rank, tenure status, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The qualified candidate will serve as the William H. Saunders, MD Endowed Professor.

This position offers an outstanding opportunity for an established or emerging academic leader to shape the future of a nationally recognized otology/neurotology division within a major academic health system.

The Department of Otolaryngology
The Department of Otolaryngology The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care, combining advanced clinical services with academic excellence in research and education. As a distinct academic department within the Ohio State College of Medicine, it offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management for a full spectrum of otolaryngologic conditions affecting adults and children.

Committed to delivering exceptionally safe, high-quality, value-based care, the department has earned national distinction — most recently rated among the top ENT programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The department’s clinical expertise spans general and specialized ENT care, including allergy and immunology, audiology and hearing disorders, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, sinus and skull base surgery, head and neck cancer treatment, pediatric otolaryngology, sleep apnea management, and voice and swallowing disorders. It is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including the Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute, the James Cancer Hospital, and outpatient clinics serving central Ohio.

In addition to exceptional patient care, the department plays a vital role in training the next generation of otolaryngologists. Its educational mission includes instruction for medical students, residency training, and nine fellowship programs across multiple subspecialties within Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. A strong emphasis on research drives innovation in both basic science and clinical practice, resulting in numerous publications and contributions to advancements in the field. Together, through multidisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-centered approach, Ohio State’s Department of Otolaryngology continues to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of life for individuals with ENT disorders

Qualifications

• MD or MD, PhD degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery residency
• Fellowship training in otology/neurotology
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, education, leadership, and scholarship
• Experience in skull base surgery and cochlear implantation
• Evidence of academic productivity and scholarly achievement
• Leadership experience in academic medicine preferred
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio
• Qualify for an Academic rank, and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [ click this link to apply ]. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tiffany Bauman, MBA | Physician and Faculty Recruitment, View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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 Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 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 primary career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, which may also 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), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 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, DO, 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. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery, and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally, and globally.

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 celebrate our 33rd consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has nine nationally ranked specialties out of 15, and four are 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 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus, providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research, and outstanding clinical training.

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
• Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
• More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
• 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
• 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
• State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and
medical/surgical beds
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 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.

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).

Columbus, Ohio
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. 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 .