UNIV - Open Rank - Sherman Endowed Chair - Pediatrics: DCRI/Endocrinology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This distinguished opportunity is designed for an accomplished physician-scientist and academic leader who will help define the next phase of pediatric research, discovery, and clinical excellence at MUSC. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon existing institutional strengths while developing a nationally recognized research program aligned with their expertise and scholarly vision. MUSC provides a highly collaborative academic environment that brings together clinicians, investigators, educators, and research professionals across disciplines. The combination of a strong Pediatric Endocrinology clinical program, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Darby Children’s Research Institute provides an exceptional platform for advancing discovery and translating research into meaningful improvements in child health.

Requirements

• Accomplished physician-scientist and academic leader.
• Pediatric Endocrinologist.
• Interested in advancing discovery, building research programs, developing collaborative teams, mentoring faculty and investigators, and translating scientific innovation into improved outcomes for children.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Sherman Endowed Chair within the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), with a clinical appointment in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Provide dedicated resources to support academic leadership, program development, faculty recruitment, research growth, and innovation.
• Build upon existing institutional strengths while developing a nationally recognized research program aligned with their expertise and scholarly vision.
• Contribute clinically within Pediatric Endocrinology while maintaining a significant focus on research leadership and program development.
• Develop innovative research initiatives.
• Recruit and mentor faculty and investigators.
• Foster interdisciplinary partnerships.
• Expand the national visibility and impact of pediatric research at MUSC.
• Develop and expand a research portfolio that reflects the candidate's expertise while complementing the strategic priorities of the Department of Pediatrics and MUSC.
• Leverage DCRI's research environment to establish and grow a nationally recognized program.
• Foster collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and research teams across MUSC.
• Develop a research portfolio aligned with the candidate's expertise and scientific vision.
• Recruit and develop research teams.
• Establish multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Strengthen MUSC's position as a national leader in pediatric research.
• Influence both the delivery of pediatric specialty care and the future of scientific discovery.

Benefits

• Dedicated resources supporting research and program development
• Strong institutional commitment to physician-scientist development and pediatric discovery
• Opportunities for basic, clinical, translational, outcomes, and population-based research
• Support for interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration
• Opportunity to recruit, develop, and mentor faculty and investigators
• Integration of Pediatric Endocrinology clinical practice with research and academic leadership
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment
• Opportunity to establish a nationally visible scientific and academic agenda

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree