Job Description:

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Posting Number:

FAC00015PO22

Advertised Title:

Smart State Endowed Chair

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

College of Engineering and Computing

Department:

CEC Chemical Engineering

Advertised Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Position Category:

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis :

11 months

Work County:

Richland

Tenure Information:

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category:

Faculty

About University of South Carolina:

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary:

The University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing and the Biomedical Engineering Program are seeking an outstanding leader to be the inaugural SmartState Endowed Chair in Biofabrication. This Endowed Chair will direct the SmartState Center for Advanced Biofabrication and serve as a dynamic senior-level faculty member to lead and expand research in an area that compliments existing program strength in cardiovascular research while expanding research interests into biofabrication. The ideal candidate will also interact with current faculty in the areas of biomaterials, cardiovascular biomechanics, disease diagnostics, therapeutic development/delivery, and theoretical/computational modeling of biomedical systems.


The Endowed Chair position is part of an integrated state-wide SmartState Program. A key focus of the SmartState Centers is to integrate research activities across the state and to promote economic development. The Biofabrication SmartState Chair will have significant institutional support, including laboratory facilities at both the College of Engineering and Computing and the School of Medicine and the opportunity to work closely with researchers and clinicians.


As an engineering-based core Biomedical Engineering faculty, the Biofabrication SmartState Chair will have an appointment within one of the seven Departments within the College, in accordance with their research and professional preparation. The selected candidate will be affiliated as core faculty with the inter-disciplinary Biomedical Engineering Program, which is administered by the College of Engineering and Computing in collaboration with the School of Medicine. The Program offers BS, ME, MS, and PhD degrees, currently supporting over 400 undergraduate and graduate students with a faculty comprising over 20 faculty members.

Required Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely-related field in engineering or computing and record of exemplary research, as well as demonstrate potential for research leadership. Candidates must have credentials consistent with policy for appointments with tenure at the rank of full professor (at least nine years of relevant experience beyond the terminal degree).

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will exhibit the following standards of performance: continuing record of scholarly and creative endeavors; leadership in and across academic units; collaborations with scholars within as well as external to one's own university and with the private sector; pursuit of activities that enhance the reputation of the university; strong potential to support economic development; promise for generation of significant private, governmental, foundation and other external grants and funds; innovative leadership and mentoring of students and faculty; and attraction of high quality students.

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2022

Job Open Date:

02/11/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Interested applicants must apply via https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/114676 with the following: (1) a letter of intent, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a research vision and strategy for the implementation of this vision, (4) a teaching philosophy, and (5) names and contact information of 3-5 references. Applicants must apply using their full legal name.




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.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/114676

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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