Assistant Research Professor

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number RTF
00168PO26

USC Market Title

USC Market Title Research Assistant Professor

Link to USC Market Title

Business Title

Business Title Assistant Research Professor

Campus

Campus Columbia

Work County

College/Division

College/Division College of Nursing

Department

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Type of Faculty Position

Type of Faculty Position Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Faculty

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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.

• The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs.
• Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
• South Carolina Retirement Yes
• State Insurance Programs Yes
• Annual Leave Yes
• Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Assistant Research Professor will support the design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of Nurs Ability, a Duke Endowment-funded initiative to increase the representation and retention of nurses with disabilities in the nursing workforce. Drawing on expertise in disability-inclusive education and nursing workforce development, this position will contribute to all phases of the project, including curriculum and program development, data collection and analysis, community and stakeholder engagement, and scholarly dissemination of findings.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Doctorate in Nursing or a related health sciences field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in disability-inclusive education, nursing workforce development, or a related area.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with program development and evaluation preferred.
• Lived experience with disability strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of disability rights frameworks, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and their application in nursing education and healthcare employment settings.
• Knowledge of nursing workforce development, pre-licensure education, and clinical accommodation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to produce scholarly work for academic and professional audiences, including manuscripts, presentations, and reports.
• Skill in community and stakeholder engagement, including work with disability-led organizations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, community-engaged research environment.
• Ability to work with independence and exercise professional judgment in a complex project environment.

Job Duties

Program Development and Implementation:
Contribute to the development, refinement, and implementation of Nurs Ability program components, including the annual summer immersion curriculum, pre-licensure student workshops, and professional development workshops for faculty and hospital staff. Apply expertise in disability-inclusive education and nursing workforce development to ensure program content reflects current evidence, disability rights frameworks, and the lived experience of nurses with disabilities.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time 40

Program Evaluation:
Support data collection, tracking of program metrics, and preparation of internal and funder progress reports. Contribute to ongoing quality…