Senior Endowed Chair Opportunities - University of South Carolina College of Nursing

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is seeking visionary nurse scientists to fill three prestigious senior endowed chair positions, offering unparalleled opportunities to advance research, mentor future leaders, and shape the future of nursing science:

SmartState Endowed Chair

• Focus: Clinical Effectiveness/Chronic Care Management
• Opportunity: Lead the Center for Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and Innovation (ACORN), focusing on multidisciplinary research to improve health and quality of life among people with chronic conditions.
• https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180676 

Dunn-Shealy Endowed Professor of Nursing

• Focus: Oncology Nursing
• Opportunity: Lead the Cancer Survivorship Research Center (CSRC) to shape the future of cancer care through innovative research, mentorship, and collaboration.
• https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170168

Health Sciences Endowed Professor

• Focus: Maternal-Child Health
• Opportunity: Lead the Perinatal, Pediatrics, and Family Research Center (PPFRC), advancing health outcomes for women, children, and families.
• https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180670

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Research: Collaborate with renowned researchers, engage with established research centers, and access state-of-the-art facilities.
• Health Equity Focus: Collaborate through the USC Collaborative for Health Equity and Disparities, providing enhanced opportunities for impactful and community-driven research.
• Mentorship & Growth: Attract and mentor top-tier students and faculty. Enjoy mentoring, networking, and growth opportunities in a dynamic, supportive environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Benefit from generous start-up funding, a robust research infrastructure, comprehensive pre- and post-award support, and faculty loan opportunities.
• Carolina Grants Innovation Hub: Access the university's newly launched hub, offering comprehensive research development and training services, including grant writing assistance, technical editing, and faculty mentoring programs.

About the University of South Carolina College of Nursing

USC Nursing is a national leader in nursing education and research. Ranked in the top 30 for NIH funding, the College houses three innovative research centers and has earned two NLN Centers of Excellence designations. Our graduate online program has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for five consecutive years, and we boast NCLEX pass rates in the top 1% nationwide. With the opening of a new Clinical Education Building in 2024 and a Biobehavioral Research Center in 2025, we are shaping the future of nursing.

Apply Now

For more information about these positions and how to apply, visit our website at https://www.sc.edu/nursing/about/workhere/facultyopenings.php. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

USC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.