Physician - Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Surgical Neuro-Oncology

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Job Title

Physician - Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Surgical Neuro-Oncology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek fellowship trained neurosurgeon to join the Department of Neurological Surgery. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The primary duties of the positions will be providing surgical care at the James Hospital on main campus. The department prides itself on close collaborative interaction and features a diverse and inclusive team. We offer a highly competitive academic salary, including clinical and academic bonus opportunities, an excellent benefits package, including a substantial retirement program and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Department/Division Overview

The Department of Neurological Surgery is composed of 25 physicians, 8 PhD research faculty, a complement of 21 residents, and 6 fellows.  Comprised of five academic divisions, including Surgical Neuro-oncology, Skull Base, Spinal Disorders, Cerebrovascular, and Functional, the Department provides comprehensive neurological surgical services throughout the health system. The department is deeply invested in teaching and training, offering six CAST-approved fellowships in complex spine surgery, endovascular, spine oncology, pediatric, skull base and minimally invasive cranial, surgical neuro-oncology, and stereotactic and functional.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery
• Eligible for an Ohio Medical License

How to Apply

Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu

Faculty Defined

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank)  - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. ​

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank)  - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.​

Research Faculty (regardless of rank)  - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.​

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.

The Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 34th consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 5 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and three selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 15 out of 24 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, maternity care, pacemaker implantation and pneumonia.

Our new hospital tower, opened in February 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
• Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
• More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
• 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
• 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
• State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes ’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.