MUSC - Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of Public Health Sciences

The MUSC Department of Public Health Sciences and NCI-designated MUSC Hollings Cancer Center are recruiting a full-time early career (Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor) tenure track faculty of exceptional potential and emerging scholarship to enhance strategic growth in its cancer survivorship research portfolio. Founded in 2022 to meet the needs of the growing population of cancer survivors and their caregivers, the Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Initiative at the NCI-designated MUSC Hollings Cancer Center provides a transdisciplinary hub for collaborative research between clinicians and researchers in survivorship, cancer care delivery and cancer outcomes. SCOR is dedicated to 1) delivering evidence based, equitable, accessible, and patient-centered care to cancer survivors; 2) fostering transformative and paradigm-changing research in cancer survivorship, outcomes, and care delivery; and 3) establishing a pipeline to inspire, train, and advance the next generation of survivorship researchers. SCOR and DPHS faculty leadership maintain an environment that values diversity and nurtures collaboration, creativity, and innovation. SCOR faculty work closely with scientists in the HCC Research Programs and the broader MUSC public health community to deploy and evaluate innovative approaches to improve population health among patients with cancer. Research is encouraged to focus on the cancer center’s catchment area, which features a high proportion of patients who are racially and ethnically diverse, rural, and medically underserved.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD equivalent doctoral degree in public health, health services research, psychology, health behavior, nursing, health economics, or a health-related social sciences field

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

· Establish and maintain a program of high quality extramurally-funded research in cancer survivorship, care delivery, and/or outcomes.

· Collaborate with other cancer center faculty members via interdisciplinary research teams.

· Participate in the intellectual life of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and Department of Public Health Sciences

· Teaching opportunities will be considered based on the candidate’s interests.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: MUSC and the Hollings Cancer Center value faculty who are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research and teaching. In their cover letter, candidates may include a brief explanation of how they will further these ideals. Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Living in Charleston, SC: Historic Charleston is a beautiful city in coastal South Carolina, consistently rated as a top city in the United States, with easy access to fine dining, museums, and beaches.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit their application on the MUSC website. Applications will include: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) concise research statement describing past accomplishments and their professional vision (3 pages or less), 3) a diversity statement describing their past contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion and future plans to continue these efforts (2 pages or less), and 4) name and contact information for three academic references.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent)

Additional New Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Evan Graboyes, MD, MPH
Director, Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR)
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center [email protected]