Classification Title: Research Assistant Professor

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Biological Sciences

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Advertised Job Summary:

As part of the new Bridge to Faculty program at the University of South Carolina, the Department of Biological Sciences seeks a faculty fellow investigating fundamental concepts in Biology to begin in Fall 2024. This two-year program is intended to lead to a tenure-track position in the Department. Areas of strength in the Department include Cell Stress, Cancer, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, and Plant Biology. We seek applicants who will contribute to one or more of these areas, and who will benefit from mentorship by one or more of our current faculty members.

The Bridge to Faculty Fellow will be expected to: (1) establish an independent program of research in Biology with the support of faculty mentors, including submission of grant proposals to funding agencies as eligible; (2) meet regularly with faculty mentors; (3) participate in professional development opportunities; and (4) participate in the intellectual life of the Department and the University. The Fellow will also have the option to teach one class in the second year.

This is a 12-month research faculty appointment that will begin August 16, 2024. Upon demonstration of academic productivity, it will be renewed for a second year, and with evidence of continued productivity, it may be converted to a tenure-track faculty position in the third year. Salary is competitive, and the position includes a generous benefits package with access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. A small research fund will be included in the hiring package.

The Department of Biological Sciences (www.biol.sc.edu) is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students, 75 graduate students, 21 professional-track faculty, and 34 tenure-track faculty members. The Department has ready access to excellent core technical support facilities and is complemented by strong research programs in other science departments, the USC School of Medicine, the Arnold School of Public Health, and the School of Pharmacy. The Department of Biological Sciences strives to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The Department and University are committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

Must have a PhD in Biology or related field completed between July 1, 2019, and the start date of employment (ABDs considered). We welcome and encourage applications from scholars who contribute to increasing diversity in their fields as historically underrepresented persons in biological sciences.

Full/Part Time: Full Time