Assistant Professor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 104,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program focused on cardiovascular development or disease.

The position requires a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience and includes responsibilities in teaching medical and graduate students, scientific writing, and presenting

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience.
• The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teaching responsibilities include courses in human anatomy, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, and cardiovascular sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical and graduate students.
• Develop and lead research in cardiovascular development or disease.
• Prepare teaching materials and mentor students.

Skills

Scientific writing

Public speaking

Teaching/education

Education

Ph.D./M.D./M.D.-PhD with postdoctoral experience

Job description

Assistant ProfessorDepartment: SOMC Cell Biology and AnatomyPart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range: $104,250 - $109,250

About UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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 SummaryThe 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: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/research/basic_science_departments/cell_biology_and_anatomy/ . 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.

If interested submit your application to include:

• Cover letter indicating how the applicant's research plan and teaching interests fit within and complement the department
• Curriculum vitae
• Research plans – a two-page description of future research plans
• Teaching statement – up to two-page teaching statement which includes mentoring philosophy
• Complete contact information for at least three references through the University of South Carolina online jobs portal (insert link).

Required Education and ExperienceApplicants 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.

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

Job Close DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantPositions 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 upon 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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