Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics

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
• Engage in service activities

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.
  
  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.

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge inthe college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Molecular Genetics ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) includes over thirty faculty investigating diverse biological questions spanning molecules to systems. Research efforts are supported by state-of-the art infrastructure in the Department and across campus in specialized core facilities. Molecular Genetics faculty collaborate within the Department and with faculty from other departments and colleges and are active members of campus-wide focal groups, including the Center for RNA Biology and the NCI-designated James Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The university is also home to the Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, a central seed and plasmid repository that preserves, amplifies, and distributes these stocks to the worldwide research and education community.

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.

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  addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of…