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Job Description Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible or tenured faculty position in the MUSC Brain & Spine Tumor program. The Program boasts demonstrated clinical excellence in Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Neuropathology. The designated Hollings Cancer Center is the state’s only NCI designated Cancer Center with an active Clinical Trial Program.

Responsibilities include participation in clinical activities and associated teaching activities in the Neuro-Oncology outpatient clinic and inpatient consult service. There is a strong focus on clinical trial involvement. The successful candidate will devote effort to contributing to and expanding this active clinical program. Ideally, candidates should have an interest in establishing an effective extramurally funded and independent research program or have demonstrated the ability to sustain very active research programs focusing on brain and spine cancer. Salary, rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications, experience, and scholarly achievement.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000986 COM NSGY General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology or Medical Oncology at the time of hire. A background in either Medical Oncology or Neurology, and Fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology is required. Candidates must have experience in clinical or basic research and a strong interest in a career in academic Neuro-Oncology.

Additional Job Description

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)

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