Assistant Research Professor

Assistant Research Professor

Department: CON Biobehvrl Hlth & Nursing Practice

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:

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 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.

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

• 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.

08/30/2026

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 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. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 30, 2026.

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.