Univ – Department Chair/Professor

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications and nominations for the position of Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. MUSC and MUSC Health are in the midst of an exciting period of growth with increases in extramural research funding, support for expanding telehealth activities, several new clinical outreach facilities, and a new Children’s and Women’s Hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity to expand the department’s education, clinical care, and research missions. Notably, it is the 9th ranked NIH-funded psychiatry department in the United States, and in a city and community known for its enviable quality of life.

MUSC, the state’s only academic health science center, consists of six colleges and educates and trains more than 3,200 students and approximately 900 residents annually. The University and its health system have collective annual budgets of approximately $7 billion and annual research funding over $350 million. In the Charleston area, MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, a nationally recognized children’s hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, along with a number of outreach locations. Through its regional health network, MUSC Health serves patients throughout the state.

Reporting directly to the Dean of MUSC College of Medicine, the Chair is charged with advancing the academic, clinical, and research missions of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, serving as a vital partner in framing the strategic direction for MUSC and MUSC Health. The department consists of 180 full and part time faculty, 265 advanced practice providers, social workers and staff and 93 residents and fellows.

MUSC seeks a dynamic, accomplished, nationally recognized physician-scientist to continue the department’s growth and trajectory as a regional, national, and international leader in medical education, research, patient care, health equity, and service. The next Chair will be responsible for continuing to enhance multidisciplinary clinical and research collaborations across MUSC.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000962 COM DO ADMIN General Administration 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

Applicants must possess an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent medical degree, be board certified in psychiatry, possess outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience garnered in an academic medical center setting, and possess a solid track record of commitment to clinical care, education, service, and research. Candidates should also support a strong commitment to advancing diversity in academic medicine. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications (including letter of interest and CV), nominations, and inquiries should be directed to Joyce De Leo, PhD, Jeff Schroetlin or Tricia Porter, the Witt Kieffer consultants supporting this search, preferably via email to [email protected]

MUSC 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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) 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 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (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.

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

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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