Assistant Professor

Posting number: 9814439

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Assistant Professor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Higher Education

Summary

Assistant Professor Department: SOMC Cell Biology and Anatomy Part/Full Time:
Full Time Advertised Salary Range: $104,250 - $109,250

About UofSC From the Upstate to the Low country, 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 Floyd School of Medicine is looking for an Assistant Professor, Tenure track to join the Cell, Biology and Anatomy department.

Job Summary:

The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Our department has a dynamic, collaborative faculty with research expertise in cardiovascular development and disease. Information on individual faculty research interests is available at our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Ideal candidates will have scientific interests that synergize with current department research activities while broadening our existing strengths and bringing new scientific approaches to the department.

South Carolina is an NIH IDeA state which could provide applicants the opportunity to participate in multi-investigator/institutional grants at USC such as NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBREs), the Center for Clinical and Translational Research (an NIH CTR-D), and the SC IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE) programs. In addition to our commitment to cutting edge research, the department contributes significantly to the educational mission of the School of Medicine by teaching in both the medical and graduate Biomedical Sciences programs.

Skills/knowledge/abilities:

- Scientific writing experience evidenced by publications is required;

- Ability to give oral scientific presentations is expected;

- Participation in educating medical and graduate students Applicants are expected to have teaching interests, and potentially experience, that would allow integration into departmental educational responsibilities which include courses in human anatomy, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, and cardiovascular sciences.

Examples of duties

Required Education and Experience Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will have appropriate postdoctoral experience and clear potential to establish an extramurally funded research program in cardiovascular development or disease related areas.

Supplemental information

Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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 on 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.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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