Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor )

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Collaborative environment

Access to research funding

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Columbia, SC is seeking an open rank faculty member in environmental epidemiology for a full-time position. The successful candidate will lead research efforts, teach graduate courses, and mentor students, contributing to multidisciplinary scholarship in environmental health. A doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field is required, along with an established record of research excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellence in research and secure external funding.
• Teach graduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program in environmental epidemiology.
• Engage with cross-disciplinary research teams on environmental health topics.
• Teach graduate-level environmental epidemiology courses.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching capabilities

Collaboration in public health

Graduate student supervision

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field

Job description

Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)

Department: ASPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications

About UofSC

From 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 Summary

Arnold School of Public Health

Open Rank Faculty Position in Environmental Epidemiology (Part of a Cluster Hire in Environmental Health)

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in environmental epidemiology. Research expertise in all areas of environmental epidemiology will be considered. This recruitment is part of a campus-wide strategic effort to expand the University’s leadership in advancing research and educational excellence in environmental health. The cluster will broaden expertise across disciplines to foster innovation and address the complexity of environmental health challenges through multidisciplinary scholarship. This initiative focuses on determining the impact of chemical, physical, behavioral, biological, and social environmental stressors across the lifespan, and emphasizes designing, testing, and scaling programmatic and policy interventions that address these stressors.

USC is a comprehensive Carnegie University of High Research Activity and Community Engagement USC has five 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, and 5) College of Social Work. 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 health, HIV/AIDS, aging, and health disparities. For more information about ASPH and the department, please visit www.sph.sc.edu.

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is home to 35 full-time faculty members,12 in the Biostatistics Division and 23 in the Epidemiology Division. The faculty’s robust research portfolio includes funding from a broad spectrum of federal agencies (e.g., NIH and CDC) and non-profit organizations. The department has a rich tradition of producing outstanding trainees. Currently, 112 students are enrolled in our master’s and doctoral degree programs. The department, school, and university provide a strong collaborative environment for cross-disciplinary team science across the public health research continuum.

Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, and mountains. The city boasts a range of historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts, sporting events, and many outdoor recreation areas, including Congaree National Park and Lake Murray.

USC offers a robust benefits package described at: http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php

Required Education and Experience

All applicants must hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field by their start date.

• At the assistant professor level (tenure-track), candidates should demonstrate excellence in research and the potential to secure external funding, teach graduate courses, and collaborate with public health and biomedical researchers.
• At the associate- or full-professor level (tenure-eligible), candidates must also demonstrate an established record of top-tier publications and competitive grants, a proven track record of supervising graduate students, and leadership in curriculum development, junior faculty mentoring, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program in environmental epidemiology, engage with cross-disciplinary research teams on topics related to environmental health, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate-level environmental epidemiology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications require 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) contact information for at least three references.

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. For additional information, please contact Janine Rominger at [e-mail] or (803)-777-7666.

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 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.

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196750

EEO Statement

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