Assistant Or Associate Professor

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00110PO24 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 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is seeking nurse scientists specializing in artificial intelligence, cancer research, or chronic illness. These positions are on-site appointments.

USC 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 active plans for 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 infrastructure supported by the associate dean for research, assistant dean for research, two biostatisticians, and pre- and post-award staff.

USC Nursing is currently ranked in the top 30 in NIH funding and anticipates that these new positions will further increase NIH and other federal funding and positively impact the health of the communities we serve.

Required Education and Experience

Earned doctorate in nursing (PhD).

Candidates at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have:

• Doctoral degree and post-doctoral research experience that prepares them for a career as an independent researcher.

• Commitment to conducting rigorous, high-level research with potential for NIH funding, including the production of scholarly publications;

• A track record for, or show the potential to receive external funding;

Candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to have:

• A record of externally funded research grants and peer-reviewed publications,

• Commitment to conducting rigorous, high-level research with potential for NIH funding, including the production of scholarly publications;

• Scientific partnerships with junior and senior research faculty,

• 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

None

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Open Date 06/20/2024 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of References and Contact Information

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement

Optional Documents