Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the PhD in Nursing Science Program. We seek a highly motivated individual committed to advancing nursing or health science through research, teaching, and mentorship. The ideal candidate will contribute to the program’s mission by developing or sustaining a strong program of research, teaching core PhD coursework, mentoring doctoral students, and engaging in scholarly activities. Candidates must have a record of scholarly productivity and will continue to advance their research and scholarship in this role. PhD Program faculty collaborate to ensure equitable teaching, mentorship of doctoral students, and evaluation of student outcomes. Core courses include theoretical foundations of nursing science, application of theory to research, qualitative and quantitative research methods, advanced study design, measurement & instrumentation, intervention development, and statistics. Service, such as participation in college or university committees, community engagement, or professional organizations, is an integral part of the faculty role and is an expectation in the academic and professional missions of the College of Nursing.
We welcome candidates at all career stages, including early-career scholars with a well-articulated research trajectory and the potential for securing external funding. Applicants with PhDs in nursing or related scientific disciplines with research expertise and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration are encouraged to apply. There are opportunities for growth, mentorship, and leadership within the College of Nursing. The successful candidate is expected to relocate to Charleston, South Carolina area upon hire.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001079 CON Office Of Academic Affairs
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements
• PhD in nursing or related scientific discipline required
• R.N. license (eligible for licensure in South Carolina) or active clinical licensure preferred
• Record of peer-reviewed publications, funding support, and a focused program of research with potential for NIH funding
• Experience with PhD-level student teaching (including online programs) and mentorship
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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