Physician - Department of Urology, Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Job Title:

Physician - Department of Urology, Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center are seeking a Urologic Oncologist to join the Department of Urology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Department of Urology is seeking an exceptional and innovative urologist trained in Urologic Oncology. The faculty position is full-time on the tenure or clinical track, with rank and salary commensurate with education and experience. The successful candidate is a respected clinician, educator, and researcher whose scholarly work has or will have impact for the field of Urology.

The qualified applicant should have Urologic Oncology fellowship training and experience in patient care delivery, research, and teaching of residents, medical students, and/or fellows.

Department/Division Overview

The Department of Urology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for delivering the highest quality of care for the treatment of urologic conditions. Our mission is to alleviate patient suffering from urologic disorders through an integrative model of extraordinary clinical care, patient-centered discovery and educational innovation in service of the citizens of Ohio and beyond. Our vision is to transform the lives of our patients through this comprehensive approach to urologic practice. The Department of Urology has a rich history and timeline dating back to 1917. Under the leadership of Dr. Cheryl Lee, the Department is composed of six specialty Divisions with 30 faculty members. Collectively, the Department performs over 27,000 clinical and operative procedures, annually.

Clinical care, research, education, and community service are major priorities, and the Department is engaged in multicenter and multispecialty initiatives. Urology was ranked #28 in the 2025 US News and World Report Rankings. The Department sponsors fellowship programs in Urologic Oncology (Society of Urologic Oncology) and Endourology (Endourological Society) while Nationwide Children’s Hospital sponsors a fellowship in Pediatric Urology (Societies for Pediatric Urology).

Duties and Responsibilities

The scope of duties includes diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of adult patients presenting with various disorders of the genitourinary system in office, ambulatory, and hospital settings, with particular focus on Urologic Oncology. The successful candidate must have expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches to standard and complex genitourinary malignancies.

Requirements

MD, DO or equivalent

Residency trained in Urology within an ACGME accredited program

Fellowship training in the area of Urologic Oncology

Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Urology

Licensed or license eligible to practice medicine in the state of Ohio

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, fellows, faculty members, and other stakeholders

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Commitment to maintaining high standards of resident education and fostering a positive learning environment

Demonstrated expertise and experience in urology, with a track record of publications and presentations in the field

Compensation Package:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience level, Bonus, Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)
• Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance
• Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered
• Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

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) orother terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and areappointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal careerfocus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank)- Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, orprofessor 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 careerfocus centers on research, service, and teaching.Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also beinvolved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank)- Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associateprofessor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate(PhD) or other terminal degree inthe relevant field of study.Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and areappointed for terms ofone to five years. Their principal careerfocus 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 be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four 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.

Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Shift

First Shift

_ Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. _

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.