Assistant Professor

Job Responsibilities

Assistant Professor

Department: ASPH Arnold School of Public Health

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with qualifications.

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 Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a tenure‑track position in a discipline of public at the rank of Assistant Professor. This search is focused on recruiting a faculty member with expertise and interest in conducting translational research across a variety of clinical settings. The successful candidate will have an appreciation of health disparities that are endemic to South Carolina and will be expected to:
1) serve as a resource for individuals planning to conduct translational research,
2) function as a collaborator on existing and future research projects, and
3) develop a vibrant independent research career at USC.

This position presents an excellent opportunity to collaborate with academic colleagues from different colleges and schools within the University and clinical colleagues engaged in a wide variety of medical disciplines and allied health professions (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, nutrition). It also will entail working closely with the community we are here to serve in a manner consonant with the principles of community‑based participatory research (CBPR).

The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program; teach courses in their field of expertise, with a special focus on translational research; mentor graduate students; and contribute to their department, the Arnold School of Public Health, and USC through professional service.

Located in the capital city of Columbia SC, USC is a comprehensive Carnegie University of High Research Activity and Community Engagement. USC has six Health Science Units in addition to ASPH:
1) School of Medicine in Columbia
2) School of Medicine in Greenville,
3) College of Nursing,
4) College of Pharmacy,
5) College of Social Work and
6) the College of Arts and Sciences. ASPH was founded in 1975. Among public universities in the US, the ASPH ranks second in overall enrollment and fourth in NIH funding. ASPH consists of six departments and several research centers that address topics such as disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity, cancer, health services and policy, rural and minority health, aging, and health disparities.

All departments within public health, the school, and the university provide a strong collaborative environment for cross‑disciplinary team science across the public health research continuum. More information about ASPH and the six department within the school can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers, and mountains.

The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray.

• A qualified candidate will have an earned doctoral degree in some discipline of public health by the beginning date of employment.
• Demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research, and the potential to successfully compete for external research funding.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.