Pathology, Physician - Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Job Description

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology to join the Department of Pathology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview
\n The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is seeking a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology at the Full Professor rank. Expertise in molecular pathology, clinical bioinformatics/informatics, and genomics is essential. Research interests in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or the integration of genomics and digital pathology are preferred. Qualified applicants must possess an MD, MD-equivalent, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, with relevant clinical board certification/ eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Additional training in Bioinformatics or Clinical Informatics with certification/ eligibility is preferred. The ability to conduct independent research is required, and a history of obtaining competitive grant funding is desirable.

Requirements
\n  Relevant practical experience as director of a clinical molecular diagnostics
\n    laboratory, including in NGS assay development, assay automation, and
\n    genomic analytic pipeline development, and regulatory and quality control
\n    related to genomic desirable
\n  Relevant practical experience in molecular laboratory clinical bioinformatics,
\n   with prior experience supervising junior faculty, clinical fellows, variant
\n    scientists, or annotators are desirable
\n  Well-developed interests in translational or basic research in molecular
\n    pathology, genomics, and/or clinical bioinformatics
\n  Qualify for an academic appointment at the full professor level Academic rank
\n    and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Responsibilities
\n  Oversee the PhD and MD faculty in the Division of Molecular Pathology,
\n    including clinical directors and research faculty
\n  Serve on the leadership team with other Vice Chairs in the Department to provide
\n    guidance to the Pathology Chair on clinical and research needs and strategic
\n    growth
\n  Lead and support a research program on molecular genetics, genomic medicine,
\n    clinical, or translational  bioinformatics/informatics
\n  Develop training programs and instructional curriculum in molecular pathology
\n    and serve as a mentor to graduate students, clinical residents and fellows,
\n    medical students, and other trainees 
\n  Represent the pathology faculty in cancer center or institutional initiatives in
\n    genomics 

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday (click this link to apply). Application materials must include a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae. 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
\n 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.

Tenure 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) 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 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