Tenure
Track
Assistant
Professors (3
Positions)
The Arnold
School of
Public Health (ASPH)
and the
College
of Nursing (CON)
at the
University
of South
Carolina (USC)
invite
applications
for three tenure-track faculty positions
as part of the inaugural NIH-funded
USC FIRST FIIRRE program - a multi-year
NIH
FIRST (Faculty Institutional Recruitment for
Sustainable
Transformation) initiative
intended
to enhance
inclusive
excellence at
institutions
across
the United
States.
In the
context of USC's
strategic
plan,
the FIRST FIIRRE (Faculty Initiative
for Improved Recruitment, Retention,
and Experience)
team has
developed a
tailored strategy to
achieve sustainable institutional culture change by
implementing programs and practices that support
inclusive
excellence.
Successful candidates will
have a
primary
tenure
track appointment
in either ASPH or CON with the
possibility
of joint secondary appointments.
These
appointments feature 75%
protected
research
time for the
first four years of your appointment. Candidates will
also be
expected to contribute to USC's
teaching and service mission.
The FIRST
FIIRRE program will
offer candidates competitive salaries,
start-up packages,
comprehensive
onboarding support,
extensive
faculty development,
and tailored
diverse mentorship.
Learn more about FIRST FIIRRE at:
https://scfirstfiirre.org/
Qualifications:
USC seeks
diverse
candidates from all areas
of
public health
and
nursing who
(1) have
a
research focus on health disparities or
inequities, (2)
have a
strong record of
promoting
inclusive
excellence, and
(3) have not
previously held a
tenure-track position.
Candidates
should have a
doctoral degree that prepares them
for a career as
an
independent researcher in
the
broadly defined fields
of public health or nursing and
demonstrate a commitment
to
conducting rigorous research with NIH
funding
potential and
the production
of scholarly publications.
The FIRST program is
especially
interested
in candidates
from groups who are underrepresented
in the biomedical,
clinical, behavioral, and social sciences.
How to
apply.
Applications require:
1) letter of application;
2) curriculum vitae;
3) research
statement;
4) teaching
statement;
5) statement
regarding the
candidate's
knowledge about,
track record
in
promoting,
and plans for advancing inclusive excellence;
and 6)
contact information
for
three
references. Submit your application
at the following links:
ASPH (1 position):
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/134695
CON (2 positions):
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/135195
For
additional information please contact:
Department
of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
915 Greene
Street Columbia, SC 29208, Telephone: (803) 777-7666
OR
Department
of Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science
1601
Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29208, Telephone: (803)
777-5217
Review
of
applications will
begin
immediately and continue until all
positions are filled
by
August 2025.
The anticipated
start date is January 16, 2025, or August 16,
2025.
The University
of South Carolina is
an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The
University of
South Carolina
does not
discriminate in educational, or
employment opportunities based
on 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.
The University
of South
Carolina offers support for our faculty and staff,
including an Employee Assistance Program, free health and
wellness programs, and many parenting and caregiver
resources such as a childcare center on the Columbia
campus. Learn more about our
robust benefits package described at:
https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php. |