Medical Educator Faculty Position, Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience Department

University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Columbia

The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine in Columbia, SC invites applications from candidates with outstanding teaching credentials to contribute to medical and graduate instruction in physiology as well as pharmacology or neuroscience-based courses. New faculty members will join a highly successful, collegial, and collaborative neuroscience-focused department at a Carnegie R1 research university that has achieved national prominence in research, education, and community engagement.  The successful candidate is expected to participate in medical and graduate teaching as an instructor and course director, as well as help lead innovations in our medical and graduate educational programs and curricula. Candidates will join a strong team of dedicated biomedical educators. If interested, candidates will also have the opportunity to participate in departmental research programs that focus on studying the molecular or cellular mechanisms underlying physiological processes, behavior, or drug action (see http://ppn.med.sc.edu/).  This is a full-time professional track appointment, with rank open commensurate with experience and necessary credentials.

Qualified applicants should apply at USCJobs at:  https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193251

Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in Physiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or a related biomedical field, and at least one semester of didactic graduate or medical teaching experience in biomedical-related courses by the beginning date of employment. Successful candidates are expected to have evidence of potential for excellence in graduate and medical education. Preferred candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence, potential for scholarly productivity, or evidence of scholarship in biomedical education, plus experience in physiology educational programs..  Highly qualified applicants seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank must have three years of experience as an Assistant Professor, expertise in teaching graduate and medical students, and experience as a course/block director.  Applicants seeking appointment at the Professor level must have three years of experience as an Associate Professor (with a total of 9 years of experience beyond the PhD), expertise in teaching and mentoring graduate and medical students, experience in curricular development and innovation, a good record of publications and extramural research funding, and a national/international reputation in their field of research or in biomedical education. 

Application materials include a cover letter summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae and publication list, a teaching portfolio, a statement of educational experience, philosophy, professional goals, and research interests, plus contact information for four references.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position send an email message to Dr. Jim Fadel (Jim.Fadel@uscmed.sc.edu )  with “PPN Educator Search” in the subject line.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related biomedical field, and at least one semester of didactic graduate or medical teaching experience in biomedical-related courses by the beginning date of employment. Successful candidates are expected to have evidence of potential for excellence in graduate and medical education. Preferred candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence, potential for scholarly productivity, or evidence of scholarship in biomedical education, plus experience in physiology educational programs.  Highly qualified applicants seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank must have three years of experience as an Assistant Professor, expertise in teaching graduate and medical students, and experience as a course/block director.  Applicants seeking appointment at the Professor level must have three years of experience as an Associate Professor (with a total of 9 years of experience beyond the PhD), expertise in teaching and mentoring graduate and medical students, experience in curricular development and innovation, a good record of publications and extramural research funding, and a national/international reputation in their field of research or in biomedical education. 

About University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Columbia

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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