Assistant Professor in Prevention Science
Job Description
Posting Number:
FAC00158PO23
Advertised Title:
Assistant Professor in Prevention Science
Campus:
Columbia
College/Division:
College of Arts and Sciences
Department:
CAS Psychology
Advertised Salary Range:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours per Week:
40
Position Category:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis :
9 months
Work County:
Richland
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category:
Faculty
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement:
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds.
We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability.
The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement.
We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Advertised Job Summary:
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in the area of prevention science.
The Department seeks candidates with particular interest in working with racially or ethnically diverse populations, and whose scholarship focuses on prevention as it applies to children.
Candidates with research expertise in classroom, school, and community preventive interventions, especially with a focus on health disparities and on prevention aimed at benefiting groups that have experienced discrimination and exclusion, are strongly encouraged to apply.
This faculty position is in conjunction with the University's NIH-supported Research Center for Child Well-Being (RCCWB): https://rccwb.sc.edu.
The RCCWB conducts research on integrated prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional problems in children ages 2-10.This position is for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in the Department of Psychology.
The position requires a doctoral degree by the beginning date of employment (August 16, 2024), in psychology or a related field, and a demonstrated record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching.
The position is open to early-career faculty as well as recent graduates.
The successful candidate will also have an affiliation with the RCCWB, which includes faculty in psychology, public health, education, and social work.
A key goal of the RCCWB is the acceleration of promising early-career faculty to independent scientist status, with the support of senior center scientists and research cores.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment as well as in the engagement of diverse communities in prevention research.
The successful candidate will be expected to vigorously pursue external grants to support their prevention research related to the focus of the RCCWB and contribute to the academic mission of the department and the college through undergraduate and graduate teaching, including prevention-related courses.The University of South Carolina is a Carnegie University of High Research Activity and of Community Engagement.
The Psychology Department, which averages more than $8 million annually in external funding, has a PhD program involving 80+ students with concentrations in Clinical-Community, Cognitive & Neural Sciences, Quantitative, and School Psychology, and an undergraduate major serving 1500+ students.
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree, by the beginning date of employment, in a field related to psychology or otherwise pertinent to the position, and a demonstrated record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Publication record and commitment to prevention-related research pertaining to children.
Desired Start Date:
08/16/2024
Job Open Date:
09/20/2023
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:
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/153589
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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