Associate Professor

Location:

EDWARDS HALL

Open Date:
Feb 10, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The School of Nursing at Clemson University invites applicants for an open rank, tenure‑track position of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. The position is a 9‑month appointment and is predominantly located on the main Clemson University Campus in Edwards Hall with occasional responsibilities at a secondary site of instruction in Greenville, SC.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art science of genetics and genomics theory, practice, and research. The candidate will also have a record of funded research, publications, scholarly activities, and graduate student supervision. The candidate will contribute to the strong Healthcare Genetics and Genomics program within the School of Nursing. The impact of genetics and genomics on healthcare may exceed that of any earlier scientific advancement.

Genetics and genomics underlie precision healthcare and promise innovations in disease prevention, early detection, diagnostics, and treatment that require different ways of providing health care and conducting research.

To help meet this challenge, Clemson University School of Nursing offers an interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Genetics and Genomics and integrates healthcare genetics and genomics in the undergraduate nursing curriculum.

• Teaching:
  Develop and deliver relevant course material consistent with teaching at an R1 University. Preparation consistent with teaching both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Research and Scholarship:
  Lead research initiatives among nursing faculty and students, healthcare partners, and other departments within the university.
• Service:
  Serve on University, College and School committees as elected. Provide a national and/or international presence in relevant professional organizations that advance the field of health care genetics and genomics.
• Mentorship of students, including service on PhD, Master and/or undergraduate research committees.
• Engagement:
  Participate in activities related to the advancement of the mission, vision, and goals for the School of Nursing.

• PhD in genetics/genomics field.
• Evidence or potential for continued research funding and scholarly publications with a track record in genetic/genomic research.

• Prior experience with teaching undergraduate and graduate level students.
• Evidence of successful research and grant writing.
• Experience leading laboratory and/or clinical research and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to successfully lead students to successful completion of dissertation requirements.

• Cover letter that outlines relevant qualifications to this position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and statement of program of research and how it advances the field of healthcare genetics or genomics.

For immediate consideration, please apply by 2/23/26 at the following link:

This position will remain open until filled.

FOR QUESTIONS please contact:
Janice Withycombe jswithy