UNIV-David and Margaret Clare Endowed Chair in Cancer Nursing Science, MUSC College of Nursing
About The Position
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 in the Hollings Cancer Center. The Chair will lead an established, externally funded cancer nursing research program and advance interdisciplinary scholarship to improve cancer prevention, treatment, care delivery, and patient outcomes. The role provides scientific leadership, develops strategic research partnerships, mentors emerging investigators, and contributes 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. The successful candidate will be appointed at a tenure-track faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include research, scholarship, mentorship, teaching, and service consistent with College of Nursing faculty expectations. The Chair will participate in annual performance reviews covering agreed-upon objectives for funding, grant development, scholarly productivity, collaboration, mentorship, and institutional impact. Specific annual targets will be established with College leadership, taking into account research effort, workload, resources, awards, and funding cycles. The MUSC College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in education and research, with a nationally ranked NIH-funded research portfolio and strengths in implementation science and practice transformation. The Hollings Cancer Center is South Carolina’s only NCI-designated Cancer Center and conducts research and clinical trials that address the needs of the state, including disparities in access to care. The position is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement of no more than three pages covering prior accomplishments, funding history, current activities, and future plans, and contact information for three academic references. Candidates may also address in their cover letter how they would foster an inclusive and supportive environment through research and teaching.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Expertise in implementation science, cancer survivorship, or data science.
Responsibilities
- Lead and sustain a competitive, externally funded research program focused on cancer nursing science.
- Develop and execute a research funding strategy, including competitive grant submissions, renewals, and collaborative funding opportunities.
- Pursue substantial peer-reviewed funding as principal investigator; federal funding at the R01-equivalent level or comparable support is preferred.
- Direct the scientific development and responsible conduct of funded research in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
- Maintain a consistent record of high-quality, peer-reviewed publications demonstrating scientific leadership and advancing cancer nursing science.
- Disseminate findings through national scientific meetings, professional forums, and clinical and community partnerships.
- Translate research findings into clinical practice, evidence-based care delivery, and improved patient outcomes.
- Establish and sustain research collaborations across the College of Nursing, Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Health, and external academic and clinical organizations.
- Identify opportunities for collaborative research initiatives and expand the College’s cancer nursing research portfolio.
- Contribute scientific expertise and leadership to research addressing oncology, care delivery, implementation science, outcomes, and disparities in cancer care.
- Mentor faculty, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and emerging investigators in research development, grant writing, scholarly productivity, and career advancement.
- Support 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.
- 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.
- Participate in annual performance reviews and work toward objectives established in a performance plan with College leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
