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Assistant or Associate Professor

Inside Higher Ed
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
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Posting Number:

FAC00009PO25

Advertised Title

Assistant or Associate Professor

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

College of Nursing

Department

CON Biobehvrl Hlth & Nursing Practice

Advertised Salary Range

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Position Category

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

9 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.

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing seeks nurse scientists specializing in brain health and neurological care. This on-site position offers a unique opportunity to join a growing cluster of interprofessional scientists and clinicians across multiple colleges. The university is seeking to build South Carolina’s first hospital specializing in brain health, with an emphasis on cutting edge technology and care from injury to rehabilitation.

Why Join Us?

  • Home to three research centers:
    • Cancer Survivorship Research Center
    • ACORN Center: Advancing Chronic care Outcomes through Research & Innovation
    • Perinatal, Pediatric and Family Research Center
    • The newly approved USC Collaborative for Health Equity and Disparities will be administered within the College of Nursing, further enhancing opportunities for impactful research.
    • Development of Biobehavioral Research Suites with a wet lab, clinical research space, and innovation rooms (completion in 2025).
    • Top 30 ranking in NIH funding, supported by a robust research infrastructure including biostatisticians and pre- and post-award staff.
    • Access to the newly launched Carolina Grants Innovation Hub that provides comprehensive research development and training services including grant writing and technical editing, and faculty mentoring programs.

    Required Education And Experience

    Candidates at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have:

    • PhD in Nursing
    • a pre-doctoral and/or post-doctoral experience and/or funding relevant to brain health,
    • a focused program of research with a history of publications and grant submissions.

    Candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to have:

    • PhD in Nursing
    • a record of externally funded research grants relevant to brain health,
    • scientific partnerships with junior and senior research faculty,
    • PhD-level student teaching and mentorship.

    The selected candidates will join the College of Nursing’s research team of junior and senior-level researchers with established research programs.

    Preferred Qualifications

    N/A

    Desired Start Date

    08/16/2025

    Job Open Date

    02/04/2025

    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/182860

    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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