"Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Podiatric Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery"

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 innovative procedures and research that improve patient care.

The University of Cincinnati's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a dedicated and highly skilled Podiatric Surgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative team as an Assistant Professor. This position offers the opportunity to advance the field through clinical excellence, innovative research, and teaching the next generation of podiatric surgeons. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s mission of delivering exceptional patient care, education, and research in a collegial academic environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide expert clinical and surgical care in podiatric medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of foot and ankle conditions, deformities, and injuries across a varied patient population.
• Perform advanced surgical procedures, including reconstructive, arthroscopic, and minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries, and participate in trauma or call coverage as assigned.
• Teach and mentor residents, contributing to the academic mission through formal instruction and clinical supervision.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research, with an expectation to contribute to publications, presentations, and potential grant or clinical trial funding.
• Participate in departmental collaboration, supporting strategic initiatives, program development, and multidisciplinary care coordination within the academic medical center.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of a Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency program.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Must have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• For positions within Performing and Studio Arts or Nursing, an appropriate Master’s degree may replace the Doctoral requirement.

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 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:

• 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

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