Assistant or Associate Professor at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:FAC00008PO25Advertised Title:Assistant or Associate ProfessorCampus:ColumbiaCollege/Division:College of NursingDepartment:CON Biobehvrl Hlth & Nursing PracticeAdvertised Salary Range:Salary commensurate with qualifications.Part/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Position Category:Full-time Equivalent (FTE)Basis :9 monthsWork County:RichlandTenure Information:Tenure-Track/TenuredJob Search Category:FacultyAbout 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.Advertised Job Summary:The University of South Carolina College of Nursing seeks nurse scientists specializing in maternal child health. This on-site position offers the opportunity to expand the Perinatal, Pediatrics, and Family Research Center (PPFRC) and advance health outcomes for women, children, and families through impactful research, innovative education, and community engagement.Why Join Us?Home to three research centers:Cancer Survivorship Research CenterACORN Center: Advancing Chronic care Outcomes through Research & InnovationPerinatal, Pediatric and Family Research CenterThe newly approved USC Collaborative for Health Equity and Disparities will be administered within the College of Nursing, further enhancing opportunities for impactful research.Development of Biobehavioral Research Suites with a wet lab, clinical research space, and innovation rooms (completion in 2025).Top 30 ranking in NIH funding, supported by a robust research infrastructure including biostatisticians and pre- and post-award staff.Access to the newly launched Carolina Grants Innovation Hub that provides comprehensive research development and training services including grant writing and technical editing, and faculty mentoring programs.Required Education and Experience:Candidates at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have:PhD in Nursinga pre-doctoral and/or post-doctoral experience and/or funding relevant to maternal child health,a focused program of research with a history of publications and grant submissions.Candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to have:PhD in Nursinga record of externally funded research grants relevant to maternal child health,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:N/ADesired Start Date:08/16/2025Job Open Date:02/04/2025Open Until Filled:YesSpecial 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/182602EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.