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.
Required Education:
Doctorate
Position Overview
The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor level. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in any area of Molecular Genetics are encouraged to apply.
Performance Objectives
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Maintain an active research program in their area of expertise
Support our commitment to excellence in teaching of a diverse student body at undergraduate and graduate levels and in mentoring trainees at all levels
Attachment 1: Cover Letter: Summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity (up to 2 pages).
Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past accomplishments, current work, and future plans (up to 2 pages).
Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: Summary of your approaches, experience, and philosophy for teaching, learning, and mentoring (up to 2 pages).
Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: PhD and/or MD degree, or equivalent; an active and funded research program; teaching/mentoring experience. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values (see below). Candidates must have an established record of research as an independent investigator consistent with appointment with tenure.
Desired: Record of extramural funding; strong track record as a mentor; experience with interdisciplinary and/or collaborative research; established record of excellence in classroom teaching.
The Department of Molecular Genetics is devoted to exploring questions in genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and developmental biology using viruses, fungi, plants, and animals, with strengths in model organisms and genetic systems.
