"Assistant / Associate or Professor, College of Medicine, Division of Nephrology"

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, College of Medicine’s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology is recognized regionally and nationally for leading and/or contributing to cutting-edge research, and advancing the knowledge about kidney diseases to patients, peers, and trainees. The division offers an exciting array of training opportunities in Nephrology, including enhanced training in transplantation, dialysis, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Duties for this faculty appointment in IM-Nephrology will include contributing to the clinical/patient care, research and teaching missions of the division. Final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• This individual will contribute to the clinical/patient care, research, and teaching missions of the division and will include both transplant and general nephrology practice.
• Clinical/patient care responsibilities will include both transplant and general nephrology practice.
• Encompass an active role in departmental fellowship programs, resident, and medical student teaching.
• Precepting of fellows, medical students and/or residents in an office-based practice as well as providing lectures or leading small group discussions as part of the COM or residency curriculum, clinical case conferences, core curricula and journal clubs.
• Establish and sustain a nationally competitive research program in kidney disease (basic, translational, clinical, or population science), with primary responsibility for securing extramural funding (e.g., NIH, VA, foundations).
• Produce high-impact peer-reviewed publications as senior or corresponding author, present research at national and international scientific meetings, and contribute to the intellectual leadership of the field.
• Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across nephrology, transplantation, and related scientific domains to translate discoveries into clinical impact.
• Provide limited but meaningful inpatient and/or outpatient nephrology care aligned with research interests, maintaining clinical excellence while protecting substantial research effort.
• Mentor trainees and junior faculty in research and career development, participate in graduate and medical education, and contribute to academic service consistent with a research-intensive appointment.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree and PhD in Nephrology or related degree.
• Ohio medical license.
• Completion of three-year Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of two-year nephrology fellowship program.

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:

Salary Information:

Competitive salary based on experience

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 14–18% of your salary based on position.

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:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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