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Associate Chief of Staff-Research

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University of South Carolina
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LogoPosting NumberFAC00033PO20Advertised TitleAssociate Chief of Staff-ResearchCampusColumbiaCollege/DivisionSchool of Medicine ColumbiaDepartmentSOMC Research and Graduate EducationAdvertised Salary Rangesalary commensurate with experienceLocation of VacancyPart/Full TimeFull TimeHours per Week37.5Position CategoryFull-time Equivalent (FTE)Basis 12 monthsWork CountyRichlandTenure InformationTenure-Track/TenuredJob Search CategoryFacultyAdvertised Job Summary

Senior or Mid-Level Faculty Recruitment in the Biomedical Sciences and Associate Chief of Staff-Research (ACOS-R)

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine (SOM) and the Columbia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) have developed joint research missions in broad areas that particularly impact residents of South Carolina including cardiovascular disease, neurosciences, and behavioral health. Associated with this effort, we invite applications from outstanding candidates for a faculty position in the SOM at the Associate or Professor rank. The candidate will lead the SOM/CVAHCS translational research team in this bold research opportunity and will hold a dual appointment as Associate Chief of Staff-Research Service Line at the CVAHCS. The SOM is part of a Carnegie R1 research university that has achieved national prominence in research, education, and community engagement.

Successful candidates will manage a large research portfolio and this position will be stationed at the integrated CVAHCS-SOM medical campus. Successful candidates are expected to have a strong record of federal funding and scholarly activity, plus demonstrated leadership skills and administrative experience. Successful candidates are expected to have recent or ongoing VA/NIH research funding in areas of the VA and SOM research priority, particularly cardiovascular, neuroscience, and behavioral health research.

The CVAHCS is a level 1C teaching hospital with a full range of patient care services. In affiliation with the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine (SOM), there are available state of the art research facilities with significantly funded research programs in cardiovascular disease and neurosciences. There are also clinical research activities in other areas relevant to VA’s mission. Applicants will join a collegial, collaborative, and expanding joint research program. This position holds the opportunity for access to the affiliate health care system which is one of the largest in the Southeast- PRISMA Health. The CVAHCS also has an affiliated non-profit research foundation, the Dorn Research Institute, (DRI) which facilitates funded clinical research/trials. In conjunction with the SOM, a Research Center for Transforming Health has been established with the mission of developing sustainable physician-scientist clinical/translational partnerships.

Required Education and Experience

This position is open to a PhD, MD or MD/PhD. As indicated above, the successful candidate will hold a dual appointment as Associate Chief of Staff-Research Service Line in the Columbia VA Health Care System. Therefore, as required by Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals may compete for this competitive position, unless there are no qualified citizens available. For MDs, the candidates must hold a doctor of medicine degree or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must have current licensure and completed a residency training or its equivalent. Applicants at the Associate Professor rank must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in a biomedical science related field and at least three years of experience as an Assistant Professor, have expertise in teaching graduate and medical students, and a substantial record of publications and extramural research funding. Applicants for appointment at the Professor rank must have at least three years of experience as an Associate Professor, and evidence of a national/international reputation in their research field, an outstanding record of research productivity, and a substantial record of extramural research funding.

UofSC is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and is responsive to the needs of dual career candidates. We encourage applications from candidates that will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community, including women and underrepresented groups. The University does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. This position is subject to United States citizenship requirements, as mandated by Executive Order 11935.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates will manage a large research portfolio and this position will be stationed at the integrated CVAHCS-SOM medical campus. Successful candidates are expected to have a strong record of federal funding and scholarly activity, plus demonstrated leadership skills and administrative experience. Successful candidates are expected to have recent or ongoing VA/NIH research funding in areas of the VA and SOM research priority, particularly cardiovascular, neuroscience, and behavioral health research.

Desired Start Date05/01/2020Job Open Date03/19/2020Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial 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 Postinghttp://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/79056EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of 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.

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    Working at University of South Carolina

    With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.

    The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.

    Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.

    By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.

    Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.

    In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.

    South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.

    The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.

    South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.

    The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.

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