SmartState Endowed Chair at InsideHigherEd

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Posting Number:

FAC00262PO24

Advertised Title:

SmartState Endowed Chair

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

College of Nursing

Department:

CON College of Nursing

Advertised Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

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

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.

Advertised Job Summary:

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing invites applications for a SmartState Endowed Chair position. We seek a distinguished nurse scientist with a robust research portfolio in clinical effectiveness/chronic care management. Experience using AI technology in clinical effectiveness/chronic care management is highly desirable.. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and expand the Center for Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and Innovation (ACORN), contributing to our mission of advancing chronic care science through pioneering research and applied innovation.

Position Highlights: The successful candidate will receive endowment support, a competitive start-up package, and access to USC’s vibrant interprofessional research community, including the College of Nursing’s other two dynamic research centers:

• Perinatal, Pediatrics, and Family Research Center (PPFRC)
• Cancer Survivorship Research Center

Additionally, the newly approved USC Collaborative for Health Equity and Disparities will be administered within the College of Nursing, further enhancing opportunities for impactful research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sustain a robust research program in clinical effectiveness/chronic care management.
• Secure federal funding (R01 or equivalent) to propel research initiatives.
• Lead interdisciplinary research collaborations within USC and with external partners.
• Mentor faculty and attract top students to advance the College’s research profile.
• Pursue external funding from varied sources.
• Elevate the College’s reputation through impactful research and academic leadership.

About the University of South Carolina: As a Carnegie R1 research institution, the University of South Carolina fosters high-impact health science research. The College of Nursing leads in cancer survivorship, chronic disease management, family and child health, health equity, and rural health. We have growing strengths in digital and biobehavioral health.

Join us in transforming healthcare through groundbreaking research, innovation, and academic excellence.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate in nursing, with qualifications for tenure at the rank of professor.
• Proven research record in clinical effectiveness/chronic care management.
• Established history of federal funding (R01 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing a research enterprise.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and a vision to enhance the College’s national prominence.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2025

Job Open Date:

12/13/2024

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/180676

EEO 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.