Assistant or Associate Professor

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 7 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00028PO24
Advertised Title Assistant or Associate Professor
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Nursing
Department CON Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science
Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 12 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category Faculty


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About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal. 




Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is expanding and seeking three new tenure track faculty members that aligns with our research expertise. See link for our research expertise https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/nursing/research/research_strengths/index.php . These positions are on-site appointments. The College of Nursing has three research centers: Cancer Survivorship Research Center, ACORN Center: Advancing Chronic care Outcomes through Research & Innovation, and, Perinatal, Pediatric and Family Research Center. We have a newly established Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science Department and have active plans for new “Biobehavioral Research Suites” which will encompass a wet lab, clinical research space, Community Collaboratory, and innovation rooms with expected completion in 2025. The College has a solid research support infrastructure supported by the Associate Dean for Research, Assistant Dean for Research, Statistician, and pre- and post-award staff. The CON is now ranked in the top 20’s (#28) in NIH funding, and has the opportunity to fund these new positions with the goal of increasing NIH and other federal funding.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have a pre-doctoral and/or post doctoral experience and/or funding, and a focused program of research with a history of publications and grant submissions. Candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to have a record of externally funded research grants, scientific collaboration with junior and senior research faculty, and PhD-level student teaching and mentorship. The selected candidates will join the College of Nursing’s research team of junior and senior-level researchers with established research programs.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 02/14/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/163662
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