Radiology Vice Chair - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Physician - Radiology, Vice Chair - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

The Department of Radiology at The Ohio State University is seeking a Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Department Chair and building upon a robust DE&I infrastructure in the Department, this Vice Chair will provide vision and leadership in promoting and advancing a departmental culture that fully values, supports, and understands diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and its importance in providing the best possible patient care. This leader will report to the Chair of the Department of Radiology and will work closely with the Chair and Radiology Department leadership teams, the College of Medicine (COM) Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, the COM Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, and other institutional leaders. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate cultural awareness, build trust and credibility, and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

Department/Division Overview
The Department of Radiology is rapidly growing, with expanded services at off-site imaging centers, renovations to our existing clinical spaces, and new spaces through the medical center strategic expansion project ($3+ Billion):

Main campus: NEW Construction of a state-of-the-art biomedical research tower, hospital inpatient tower, ambulatory center and Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine

Around the city: NEW Construction of 4 newly designed ambulatory care centers (2 of which are now open), in addition to, 16 established ambulatory care centers up and running today

The benefits of working for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Competitive base salary with ample additional income opportunities
• Unmatched Retirement Benefits:
  • 14% employer match
  • Eligible to participate in 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Accounts
  • Increased retirement savings through Retirement Continuation Plan 415(m)
• Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits, including:
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Family Building Assistance and Benefits
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts
• Childcare Programs
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements
• Tuition Assistance Plan covers, up to:
  • 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff
  • 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester
• 11 Recognized Annual Holidays
• Annual Leave Accruals:
  • 120 hours of Sick Time
  • 176 hours of Vacation Time
• Generous CME allowance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership, including planned programmatic goals, for DE&I initiatives across the department’s clinical, research, and teaching missions, aligning with departmental goals and the COM Strategic Plan.
• Work closely with faculty and staff search committees, residency and fellowship program leadership, and Department/Division leadership to provide effective strategies to address and mitigate bias in screening and selection processes, and to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our work and learning environment.
• Drive the development and implementation of new DE&I programs and activities that anticipate and meet Departmental needs. This includes keeping abreast of best practices and current trends and bringing that knowledge to inform program and policy development work.
• Collaborate with the COM, University, and other stakeholders, to ensure holistic, comprehensive programming, events, and resources for everyone in the Department.
• Support faculty and staff in concerns regarding discrimination and ensuring appropriate engagement with Human Resources and the OSU Office of Institutional Equity.
• Develop and monitor metrics applicable to the Department’s DE&I goals. This includes regularly assessing, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the productivity and success of programs, policies, and services. This individual will present periodic progress reports to Departmental and institutional leadership.
• Serve as a results-oriented catalyst for change throughout the Department, inspiring colleagues to achieve new levels of expertise, confidence, and productivity.
• Other special projects to be determined in consultation with the Chair and other Departmental and institutional leadership.

Requirements

• Candidates should hold an M.D., D.O., or Ph.D. (or equivalent to these degrees), and should be eligible for a faculty position within the Department of Radiology (OSU College of Medicine).
• Appointment rank and salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 
• Ideal candidate will have experience in executing DE&I initiatives in radiology.
• Ideal candidate will have a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to build relationships and lead through influence.  

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [click this link to apply]. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus