Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number
FAC00196PO24
Advertised Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Physiological Responses of Aquatic Animals
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Biological Sciences
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 16, 2025.
We are seeking a faculty member who studies the effects of environmental stressors on the functional physiology of marine, estuarine, or freshwater animals. The successful candidate will join colleagues in the Institute for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems, a newly-established partnership between USC and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, whose mission is to catalyze and coordinate USC research efforts in scientific and socioeconomic aspects of water quality. The successful candidate will join either our graduate group in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology or our group in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (or both) and will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program relevant to biology. The successful candidate also will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research
The USC Department of Biological Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit including 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty members representing a broad range of research areas. It includes more than 1,800 undergraduate majors and over 70 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Our department is complemented by strong research connections to the School of Earth, Ocean, & Environment, the Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences, and the USC School of Medicine. For more information about the Department, please visit our website here
Required Education and Experience
The position requires a Ph.D. in biology or a related discipline, plus relevant postdoctoral experience (2 years for Assistant rank and 6 years for Associate rank), and potential for excellence in teaching by the start date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
10/09/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/176804. Applications must include (1) a curriculum vita, (2) a research statement (up to 3 pages), (3) a statement describing teaching experience and interests (up to 2 pages), and (4) the names and email addresses of at least three references. Letters will be solicited after the initial review of applications by the search committee. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Jay Pinckney (pinckney@sc.edu), Search Committee Chair (put "Aq Phys Search" in the subject line).
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/176804
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