UNIV-David and Margaret Clare Endowed Chair in Cancer Nursing Science, MUSC College of Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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 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 be evaluated annually against 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 education and research leader with a nationally ranked NIH-funded research portfolio and strengths in implementation science and practice transformation. The Chair will also have joint membership in the Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina’s only NCI-designated Cancer Center. MUSC is an academic health science center founded in 1824, with six colleges, nearly 13,000 employees, and research funding exceeding $298 million annually. The position is based in the context of MUSC’s Charleston, South Carolina, institution and clinical and research partnerships. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement of no more than three pages describing prior accomplishments, funding history, current activities, and future plans, and contact information for three academic references through the MUSC careers website. Candidates may also include a brief cover-letter explanation of how they will foster an inclusive and supportive environment.

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 cancer nursing science research program.
Develop and execute a funding strategy encompassing competitive grant submissions, renewals, and collaborative opportunities.
Pursue substantial peer-reviewed funding as principal investigator, including federal R01-equivalent funding or comparable support.
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.
Disseminate research findings through national scientific meetings, professional forums, and clinical and community partnerships.
Advance translation of 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 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 the 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 assessing research funding, grant development, scholarly productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and institutional impact.