Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Tenure Track) Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiometabolic Disorders

The Diabetes Institute (DI) within the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) at Ohio University is undergoing a targeted expansion to complement and strengthen its research portfolio. As part of this growth, DI/HCOM is seeking applications for three research-intensive, full-time (academic year) tenured or tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We welcome applications from individuals as well as teams with complementary skills and expertise, including scientists at all career stages—from early career to senior investigators. Endowment opportunities may be awarded to exceptional candidates with an established record of clinical and translational research excellence. Faculty in these positions will be provided substantial protected research time (negotiable for up to 80% FTE), competitive startup packages and access to Ohio University’s expanding research infrastructure.

Faculty will join a group of active, extramurally funded investigators within the Ohio University Diabetes Institute () whose research focuses on metabolism, nutrition and cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and associated metabolic disorders. DI faculty collaborate extensively with other HCOM faculty members with research and teaching expertise in musculoskeletal diseases, brain health, cancer, aging, epidemiology, and social determinants of health. The mission of the DI extends beyond research and is to improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes and related diseases through not only innovative basic and applied research, but also progressive patient care, education, and community outreach.

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree required: D.O., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent Research expertise in cardiometabolic disease Preference for investigators engaged in clinical and translational research with current extramural funding

To Apply:

For full consideration, please complete the online application at by September 20, 2026, and attach the following documents: CV, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, and a statement of research interests, including plans for obtaining extramural funding over the next five years. Candidates applying as a member of a team should include pertinent details about their team in the cover letter. Physician-scientist applicants interested in maintaining a clinical practice should indicate their specialty, desired time commitment, and clinical interests to facilitate conversations regarding opportunities with our health system partners. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

About Ohio University:

Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio, with a student population of more than 25,000 students. Ohio University offers substantial interdisciplinary post-graduate research opportunities across its 12 colleges. These include the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences. Ohio University's rapidly growing health sciences research community is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The Carnegie Foundation has recently classified Ohio University as an R1 Institution and Forbes named Ohio University as one of America’s best-in-state employers.

Pay Rate & Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity. Retirement Match: The university offers an excellent retirement plan with an institutional match of up to 14%. Benefits : medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, sick leave, retirement, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Tuition Waiver and Support : A tuition waiver of up to 100% for self and dependents.

For additional information, please visit: 

• Ohio University Heritage College Athens, OH

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