Job Description:

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Posting Number:

FAC00132PO23

Advertised Title:

Cancer Health Disparities Smart State Endowed Chair

Campus:

School of Medicine Greenville

College/Division:

School of Medicine Greenville

Department:

SOMG Biomedical Sciences

Advertised Salary Range:

$230,000 - $300,000

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Position Category:

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis :

12 months

Work County:

Greenville

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 Endowed Chair position is part of a state-wide SmartState
Program designed to integrate research activities across the state and to promote economic development. The SmartState Chair will have resources to build out a team to support research in cancer health disparities and build collaborations across USC in its two Schools of Medicine, and Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Social Work, in addition to collaborations with clinical researchers within Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest integrated health system in South Carolina, boasting a unified electronic health record, EPIC, from which a robust amount of research data can be accessed.The Cancer Health Disparities SmartState Chair will have an appointment within the USCSOMG Department of Biomedical Sciences, in accordance with their research and professional preparation. The selected candidate will also be affiliated as core faculty and lead for the Cancer Health Disparities Research Initiative which is an initiative under the USC Center for Health Equity

Required Education and Experience:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree in cancer biology, epidemiology, health services research or a closely related field, with an established record of extramural funding and high-impact publications in cancer health disparities research. The successful candidate will exhibit the following standards of performance: demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary research collaboration; excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience in teaching and mentoring medical students, resident fellows, doctoral and post-doctoral students; and a commitment to promoting health equity and addressing health disparities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree in cancer biology, epidemiology, health services research or a closely related field, with an established record of extramural funding and high-impact publications in cancer health disparities research. The successful candidate will exhibit the following standards of performance: demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary research collaboration; excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience in teaching and mentoring medical students, resident fellows, doctoral and post-doctoral students; and a commitment to promoting health equity and addressing health disparities.

Desired Start Date:

03/01/2024

Job Open Date:

08/24/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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 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/152163

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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