Assistant or Associate Professor

Logo Posting Number FAC00009PO25 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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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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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing seeks nurse scientists specializing in brain health and neurological care. This on-site position offers a unique opportunity to join a growing cluster of interprofessional scientists and clinicians across multiple colleges. The university is seeking to build South Carolina’s first hospital specializing in brain health, with an emphasis on cutting edge technology and care from injury to rehabilitation.

Why Join Us?

• Home to three research centers:
• Cancer Survivorship Research Center
• ACORN Center: Advancing Chronic care Outcomes through Research & Innovation
• Perinatal, Pediatric and Family Research Center
• The 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 Nursing
• a pre-doctoral and/or post-doctoral experience and/or funding relevant to brain 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 Nursing
• a record of externally funded research grants relevant to brain 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/A

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2025 Job Open Date 02/04/2025 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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