David and Margaret Clare Endowed Chair in Cancer Nursing Science - MUSC College of Nursing

Job Description Summary

The David and Margaret Clare Endowed Chair in Cancer Nursing Science is a tenure-track faculty position in the MUSC College of Nursing, with joint membership within the Hollings Cancer Center. The Chair will lead an established, externally funded program of cancer nursing research and advance interdisciplinary scholarship focused on improving cancer prevention, treatment, care delivery, and patient outcomes. The Chair will serve as a scientific leader in cancer nursing research, advancing the College’s research priorities through high-impact scholarship, strategic interdisciplinary partnerships, and mentorship of emerging investigators. The position is expected to contribute measurably to the growth, sustainability, and national recognition of cancer nursing research at MUSC. Applicants with expertise in implementation science, cancer survivorship, or data science are especially encouraged to apply.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001081 CON Office Of Research

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Qualifications

Required

• PhD in Nursing or a related scientific discipline.
• Established record of securing and sustaining competitive extramural research funding as principal investigator or multiple principal investigator, with an active funded research program and demonstrated capacity to maintain and expand research support.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and national recognition in a relevant area of scholarship.
• Demonstrated expertise in a focused area of cancer research.
• Eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure in South Carolina.

Preferred

• Active Registered Nurse licensure.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary research teams and collaborative research programs.
• Demonstrated success mentoring faculty, trainees, or emerging investigators.
• Experience in academic leadership and research program development.
• Record of securing federal funding at the R01-equivalent level or comparable competitive research support.
• Applicants with implementation science, survivorship, or data science expertise

 

Appointment

The successful candidate will be appointed to a tenure-track faculty position at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will include responsibilities for research, scholarship, mentorship, teaching, and service consistent with College of Nursing faculty expectations.

Essential Functions

Research Leadership and External Funding

• Lead and sustain a competitive, externally funded research program focused on cancer nursing science.
• Develop and execute a research funding strategy that includes competitive grant submissions, renewals, and collaborative funding opportunities.
• Pursue substantial peer-reviewed funding as principal investigator, with federal funding at the R01-equivalent level or comparable support preferred.
• Direct the scientific development and responsible conduct of funded research in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.

Scholarly Productivity

• Maintain a consistent record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications demonstrating scientific leadership and advancing cancer nursing science.
• Disseminate research findings through national scientific meetings, professional forums, and clinical and community partnerships.
• Advance the translation of research findings into clinical practice, evidence-based care delivery, and improved patient outcomes.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Research Development

• Establish and sustain research collaborations across the College of Nursing, Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Health, and external academic and clinical organizations.
• Identify opportunities to develop collaborative research initiatives and expand the College’s cancer nursing research portfolio.
• Contribute to research addressing oncology, care delivery, implementation science, outcomes, and disparities in cancer care.

Mentorship and Academic Leadership

• Mentor faculty, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and emerging investigators in research development, grant writing, scholarly productivity, and career advancement.
• Support the development of future research leaders and strengthen the College’s research community.
• Contribute scientific expertise and leadership to College, university, and professional initiatives aligned with cancer nursing research.

Teaching and Service

• Participate in teaching, advising, and trainee development consistent with the faculty appointment and approved workload.
• Fulfill College, university, and professional service responsibilities consistent with faculty expectations.

 

Research Performance and Accountability

The Chair will participate in an annual performance review assessing progress toward agreed-upon objectives for research funding, grant development, scholarly productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and institutional impact.

Performance expectations will reflect the Chair’s research effort, approved workload, available institutional resources, active awards, and funding cycles. Evaluation will consider the overall sustainability and trajectory of the research program, including active funding, grant submissions and renewals, publication quality and productivity, development of emerging investigators, and contributions to the College’s research priorities.

Specific annual targets will be established in a performance plan with College leadership.

 

Additional Information

About the College of Nursing: The MUSC College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in education and research with a strong trajectory of growth and innovation. The College maintains a nationally ranked NIH funded research portfolio and is a leader in implementation science and practice transformation. With more than 140 years of history and a clear vision for the future, the College is actively expanding its research enterprise, academic programs, and clinical partnerships. Faculty benefit from a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and an institutional commitment to advancing science that improves health outcomes.

About Hollings Cancer Center: The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at MUSC is the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in the State of South Carolina, serving 5.2M residents. As a NCI-designated cancer center, the HCC is part of an elite network of 73 cancer centers across the country recognized for our dedication to delivering cutting-edge treatments to patients and conducting innovative research to serve the unique needs of our state. The HCC is also one of just 14 National Cancer Institute Minority/Underserved Community Oncology Research Programs across the country with the goal of bringing clinical trials to patients in their communities and reducing disparities in access to care based on regional or socioeconomic status. Within HCC, the Cancer Prevention and Control Program in particular has witnessed significant research growth in recent years, with diverse research themes and faculty membership.

About MUSC: Founded in 1824, MUSC continues the tradition of excellence in education, research and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 700 residents in six colleges and has nearly 13,000 employees, including approximately 1,500 faculty members. As the state’s only academic health science center and largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $2.4 billion, with an annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion and annual research funding in excess of $298 million. This funding reflects the quality of the research and discovery at MUSC, a direct result of recruiting top scientists with a strategic focus to serve the needs of the people of South Carolina. MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized children's hospital, the NCI-designated HCC, a Level I trauma center, Institute of Psychiatry, more than 100 outreach locations across the state, and South Carolina’s only transplant center.

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. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Inclusive and supportive environment: MUSC values faculty who are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment through their research and teaching. In their cover letter, candidates may include a brief explanation of how they will further these ideals.

 

 

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following through the MUSC careers website:

• Curriculum vita.
• Research statement of no more than three pages describing prior accomplishments, funding history, current research activities, and future research plans.
• Names and contact information for three academic references.

For more information, interested candidates are encouraged to contact Ken Ruggiero, PhD, Interim Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing at MUSC, at [email protected].

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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