UNIV - Open Rank Faculty: Department of Clinical Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve in the Divisions of Anesthesia for Nurses and Pathologists’ Assistant Studies. Both divisions are housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Health Professions. These divisions are dedicated to preparing competent and compassionate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Pathologists’Assistants, ready to meet the needs of our communities through high-quality didactic education, clinical instruction, interprofessional collaboration, and outcomes-based research. Our faculty and staff strive to improve population health by developing and inspiring healthcare leaders. This faculty position includes opportunities for teaching, curriculum development, student advising, and scholarly contributions. Faculty members are expected to foster strong relationships with students, ensuring high-quality training experiences for students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Department of Clinical Sciences’ programs. This position is tenured track eligible, and academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges of South Carolina’s only academic health center and is among the largest colleges by student numbers at MUSC. Established in 1966, and with over fifty years of history educating thousands of students from the state of South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research. Located in beautiful Charleston, on the campus of the historic, and nationally recognized Medical University of South Carolina, our college advances student learning through a dedicated and stellar faculty by promoting diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs and activities to better serve our students, our community, and the world at large. Qualified candidates must apply online through MUSC Human Resources https://musc.career-pages.com and provide documentation as requested including a cover letter, and a current curriculum vitae.

Requirements

Experience in faculty instruction in nurse anesthesia, pathologists’ assistants, or related fields.
Strong foundation in basic and clinical sciences.
Advanced degree in a related healthcare field.

Nice To Haves

The most competitive candidates will have:
A record of expertise in didactic education and student evaluation in the human sciences including physiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology.
Experience in curriculum development, academic scholarship, and professional association involvement, and faculty instruction.
Experience in cadaver dissection.
Experience in virtual reality anatomy dissection technology.

Responsibilities

Faculty Instruction & Academic Duties Contribute to student instruction as a course director.
Participate in high-fidelity simulation throughout the didactic year and aid in maintaining dissection labs and equipment.
Share didactic teaching responsibilities within the AFN, Path-A, and other DCS divisions, contributing to the delivery of high-quality educational content.
Support curriculum development to align with educational and clinical instruction goals.
Engage in interprofessional education initiatives to promote collaboration across healthcare disciplines.
Collaborate with the division director and other DCS faculty in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation processes.
Serve as a mentor and academic advisor to students providing guidance in academic progress.
Participate in faculty meetings, program committees, and accreditation preparation as requested.
Collaborate in service to the division, department, college and university.
Scholarship & Professional Engagement Contribute to scholarly activities, research, presentations, and publications within your expertise.
Engage in professional development to stay current in the field.