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Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seeks a nationally recognized and dynamic leader to serve as its Associate Director (AD) of Population Sciences. The successful candidate will be appointed a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine and/or science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001035 COM PHS Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Serving on the senior leadership team of HCC, the successful candidate will build and develop the Cancer Center’s nationally recognized research in Population Sciences with the aim of reducing the cancer burden on its uniquely diverse 46-county catchment area, which includes significant Black and growing Hispanic/Latino communities, low-income communities, and communities residing in rural locations, as well as older adults and those who are under-resourced economically.

The AD will bring an extensive track record as a federally-funded investigator focused on population-based cancer research, ideally in cancer epidemiology, a collaborative approach to leadership, and a management style that supports the mentoring of junior investigators.

The AD will collaborate closely with other Cancer Center senior leaders, the AD of Community Outreach and Engagement, the co-leaders of the Cancer Control Research Program, epidemiologists, geospatial analysts, biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, geneticists, biologists, behavioral scientists, and clinicians across MUSC, as well as with numerous public health partners and collaborators throughout the state of South Carolina, to advance population sciences. Notably, the AD will build on the existing research efforts on health disparities and social determinants of health across the state, emphasizing serving the Cancer Center’s catchment area.

Reporting to both the Cancer Center Director and the Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences, the AD will guide the Cancer Control Program and develop a multidisciplinary team of researchers from within the MUSC science community and through external recruitments focused on research that addresses priority catchment-related cancers, including breast, prostate, pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer, particularly in rural, minoritized, and medically underserved populations.

The AD will be charged with developing a comprehensive vision for population-based cancer research that builds on the Cancer Center’s existing strengths and further expands its ability to serve the diverse communities within the catchment area. To achieve this vision, the AD will intentionally nurture existing relationships across MUSC and with external communities/partners to strategically facilitate cross-disciplinary research that advances the mission of the Cancer Center. The mission of HCC is to reduce the cancer burden in the state by providing cancer screening, care, training/education, community outreach, and conducting transformative research that spans the bench, bedside, and population.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD/PhD equivalent doctoral degree in epidemiology (preferred), public health, health services research, psychology, health behavior, health economics, or a health-related social sciences field.

About MUSC:

Founded in 1824, The Medical University of South Carolina (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 of over $2.4 billion, with an annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion and annual research funding of over $275 million. MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized children’s hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, the Institute of Psychiatry, more than 100 outreach locations across the state, and South Carolina’s only transplant center.

About Hollings Cancer Center:

The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-)-designated Cancer Center in South Carolina, serving 5.2M residents. As the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina, HCC is part of an elite network of 72 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. HCC is also one of just 14 National Cancer Institute Minority/Underserved Community Oncology Research Programs nationwide to bring clinical trials to patients in their communities and reduce disparities in access to care based on regional or socioeconomic status.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

MUSC and the Hollings Cancer Center value faculty 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) a 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.

Contact Information:
Marvella E. Ford, PhD

Professor and Vice Chair of Inclusive Excellence, Department of Public Health Sciences

Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, Hollings Cancer Center

[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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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