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Posted: 24-Apr-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 98832-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, COM's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.
The COM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is looking for an Assistant Professor of Clinical to specialize in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.
In addition to growth in the department and highly competitive compensation, the department is continuing to build collaborative relationships with our partners in plastic surgery. The department has recognized national leaders, both in hand surgery and otherwise, that serve as mentors and facilitators, and its hand surgery fellowship is extremely well-established and internationally renowned.
Essential Functions
- Teach, train, precept, and mentor UC Medical Students, and UCMC Residents and Fellows, which will include involvement in departmental fellowship programs.
- Provide expert clinical coverage and services to patients of UC Physicians and UC Health-affiliated facilities, focusing on the care of patients with Orthopaedic needs. This will include diagnosing and providing treatment for routine and complex hand-related conditions through performing consults, clinical care, hand surgery, and outpatient clinics for Orthopaedic patients.
- Engage in research and educational activities in the area of Orthopaedics, including: conducting outpatient clinics focused on the care of patients with Orthopaedic injuries; preparing research abstracts and research studies; presenting research at local, regional and national scholarly venues and conferences; and giving case presentations.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of the appointment, all of the following:
- Medical degree (MD or DO).
- Completion of five (5)-year orthopaedic surgery residency.
- Completion of one (1)-year hand surgery fellowship.
- Licensure by State Medical Board of Ohio.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10?14% of your salary.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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