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Division DIrector, Professor, Immunobiology postion

The Division of Immunobiology's vision is to be a national/international leader in Immunology research and education. With a mission to develop breakthrough discoveries that impact human health, to be a nucleating hub for basic science research in Immunology at Cincinnati Children's and to provide an outstanding environment to train the next generation of Immunologists.

The Immunobiology Division provides a foundational basic science resource across the entire enterprise, collaborating closely with clinical divisions and with basic science divisions at Cincinnati Children's and the University of Cincinnati. The division also houses an internationally recognized graduate program for MS and PhD students in Immunology. https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/divisions/i/immunobiology

The Director of Immunobiology will build on existing programs and drive innovations that accelerate excellence in research and education. They will set an innovative course for the long-term growth and fiscal vitality of the Division of Immunobiology-leading and enabling transformational research programs, recruiting, and retaining exceptional and diverse faculty, identifying emerging and new areas of emphasis and promise, and enabling world-class educational programming

Qualifications

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be an established or clearly emerging leader in the field, who is committed to children's health and advancing the field through research, education, and mentorship. More importantly, they must demonstrate a personal style that facilitates communication, collaboration, trust, credibility, and confidence among divisional faculty and across Cincinnati Children's.

Qualifications:

• PhD, MD/PhD, or MD/DO degree, or equivalent
• Qualified for Associate or Full Professor Rank on the Tenure Track at the University of Cincinnati
• Extensive knowledge of the field of Immunology
  • Outstanding academic and research credentials with an established or emerging leadership record
  • Extensive experience in research within the academic medical center setting, include work involving a culturally diverse population, university teaching, research, grantsmanship, and publications
  • An uncompromising commitment to excellence in research, and education.
• Experience leading a research group or faculty
  • Ability to develop a collaborative vision, with a track record for successfully implementing new initiatives that meet the challenges of academic medicine and clinical care.
  • Leadership and management experience including finances, resource management, planning, and facilitation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting, retaining, and mentoring top faculty and/or students.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain trust and relationships with faculty, staff, administration, trainees, and all other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing and actively promoting diversity.
• Genuine understanding and respect for the tradition of success and collaborative science at Cincinnati Children's.

To apply application must include:

• Letter of interest, including information on research
• Curriculum vitae
• At least three references with full contact information, including e-mail addresses (references will not be contacted with applicants' consent)
• Additional information will be sent for completion of an online application.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be addressed to Dr. Paul Spearman and Dr. Neeru Khurana Hershey Committee Co-Chairs.

Submit application and nominations C/O Deborah.Mancini@CCHMC.org Deborah Mancini, Talent Acquisition Physician Faculty Recruiter is assisting the Search Committee with this search.

Applications are being reviewed. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

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