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Professor (Tenured) - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Wayne State University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

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Professor (Tenured) - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Professor (Tenured) - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Recruitment of Professor with tenure as part of a major expansion of the Reproductive and Tumor Immunology Unit in the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development at Wayne State University. 
The Mott Center (http://mott.med.wayne.edu/) is the basic research unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which has been ranked among the top 5 OB/GYN departments for research in the country.  
Successful candidate will oversee strategic planning, operational leadership, and research program development, while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside Wayne State.  All faculty are expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program; and participate actively in education residents, clinical fellow and both graduate and undergraduate students.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and the names of three references.
Please contact Gil Mor at gmor@med.wayne.edu with any questions.
Applications must also be submitted online via the Wayne State University On-Line Hiring System http://jobs.wayne.edu

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Candidates holding a PhD and/or MD degree with a demonstrated track-record of research accomplishments in the area of cancer biology with emphasis in tumor immunology, drug discovery, drug delivery systems, mouse cancer models, and in vitro pre-clinical testing are invited to apply. 
Applicants making use of tumor model systems and/or human specimens to address oncology-associated problems of translational relevance are strongly encouraged. 
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in bridging basic and translational science, with a proven ability to advance discoveries into clinical studies, particularly in the development of diagnostic and/or therapeutic modalities. 
The candidate should also have a strong record of productivity, including a significant portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, such original research, reviews, and book chapters. 
Additionally, the candidate must have a demonstrated ability to secure external funding and a solid track record of mentorship, fostering the next generation of scientists and clinicians.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0610 - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum: TBD
  • Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities, preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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