Shape the Future of Nursing Science – Apply for a Senior Endowed Chair

Employer: University of South Carolina College of Nursing

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications

Date posted: Oct 2, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Medicine, Nursing

Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Public Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing is seeking visionary nurse scientists to fill three prestigious senior endowed chair positions, offering unparalleled opportunities to advance research, mentor future leaders, and shape the future of nursing science:

SmartState Endowed Chair – Chronic Care Management

• Opportunity: Lead the Center for Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and Innovation (ACORN), focusing on multidisciplinary research to improve health and quality of life among people with chronic conditions.
• Apply Here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180676

Dunn-Shealy Endowed Professor – Oncology Nursing

• Opportunity: Lead the Cancer Survivorship Research Center (CSRC) to shape the future of cancer care through innovative research, mentorship and collaboration.
• Apply Here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170168

Health Sciences Endowed Professor – Maternal-Child Health

• Opportunity: Lead the Perinatal, Pediatrics, and Family Research Center (PPFRC), advancing health outcomes for women, children, and families.
• Apply Here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180670

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Research: Collaborate with renowned researchers, engage with established research centers, and access state-of-the-art facilities.
• Mentorship & Growth: Attract and mentor top-tier students and faculty. Enjoy mentoring, networking, and growth opportunities in a dynamic supportive environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Benefit from generous start-up funding, a robust research infrastructure, comprehensive pre- and post-award support, and faculty loan opportunities.
• Carolina Grants and Innovation Hub: Access the university's comprehensive hub, offering research development and training services, including grant writing assistance, technical editing, and faculty mentoring programs.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

About the University of South Carolina College of Nursing

USC Nursing, the state’s flagship nursing program at a Carnegie-designated research institution, is a national leader in nursing education and research. Ranked for NIH funding and home to four innovative research centers, the college has nearly doubled its faculty in recent years to support growth and innovation. Located in Columbia, SC, an increasingly sophisticated and affordable greater metropolitan area, we offer strong research infrastructure, comprehensive support, and innovative opportunities, including the upcoming 2026 Biobehavioral Research Center.

Learn more and apply: https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/nursing/about/workhere/facultyopenings.php

USC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.