Director, Center for Cancer Prevention & Population Health

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for the inaugural Director of the Center for Cancer Prevention within the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. This tenure-track leadership role requires a distinguished research record and the ability to build a national flagship program.

The Director will shape strategy, recruit faculty, secure funding, and foster collaborations with health systems, government agencies, and community partners to reduce cancer burden and disparities across

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, PharmD, DNP, PsyD or other terminal degree in cancer prevention or related field.
• Eligible for appointment as tenured Professor within the College of Medicine.
• Nationally recognized record of research excellence in cancer prevention, cancer control, epidemiology, behavioral science, public health, implementation science, risk reduction, or related field.
• Demonstrated record of sustained extramural funding.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary scientific initiatives.
• Outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly achievement.
• Experience mentoring faculty, fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and students.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Scientific Leadership: Develop and lead a comprehensive scientific agenda advancing cancer prevention across populations.
• Center Development and Administration: Establish infrastructure, governance, and priorities for a nationally prominent center.
• Research Innovation and Growth: Foster collaboration, large-scale funding, and interdisciplinary partnerships.
• Community Engagement and Public Health Impact: Build partnerships to translate research into population health improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Fundraising

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, PharmD, DNP, PsyD, or other terminal degree in cancer prevention or related field

Eligible for appointment as tenured Professor within the College of Medicine

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for the inaugural Director of the Center for Cancer Prevention within the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. This tenure-track leadership role requires a distinguished research record and the ability to build a national flagship program.

The Director will shape strategy, recruit faculty, secure funding, and foster collaborations with health systems, government agencies, and community partners to reduce cancer burden and disparities across