"Director, UC Cancer Center, College of Medicine"

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 faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. UC Cancer Center is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

The University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for the position of Director of the UC Cancer Center, a unique opportunity to lead a top-priority institutional initiative focused on achieving National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation. Situated in a region with some of the highest cancer incidence rates in the U.S., this role offers the chance to make a transformative impact on cancer research, clinical care, education, and community health.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the Center’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, guiding it toward NCI designation.
• Research Excellence: Build robust, collaborative research programs in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences.
• Clinical Integration: Align clinical services with research priorities to ensure high-quality, innovative cancer care across the UC Health system and regional network.
• Faculty & Team Development: Recruit and support top-tier scientists and clinicians. Form and lead a strong senior leadership team.
• Education & Training: Expand training opportunities for researchers and clinicians, with a focus on underserved populations in the catchment area.
• Community Engagement: Promote cancer prevention and outreach initiatives and strengthen the Cancer Center’s impact locally and beyond.
• Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, space, shared resources, clinical trials infrastructure, and administrative operations.
• Fundraising & Development: Lead philanthropic and grant-seeking efforts to support Center growth and sustainability.

Minimum Requirements

• Terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DrPH, or equivalent).
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Professor level.
• Distinguished track record in cancer research and peer-reviewed funding.

Required Education

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.

Required Experience

• The candidate will have a personal record of distinguished cancer research (basic, translational, and/or clinical).
• Nine (9) years of relevant experience required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
• Dependent on the department/division the faculty appointment will be in, certification is required to practice in the state of Ohio and eligible for a professional licensure in Ohio.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Leadership experience in an academic medical center or NCI-designated cancer center.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, team building, and complex organizational management.
• Expertise in NCI funding processes and research infrastructure development.

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 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

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.