Univ - Open Rank - Division Chief - Division of Basic Science Research - Musckids : Job Details

Univ - Open Rank - Division Chief - Division of Basic Science Research Job Description Summary The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a leadership position of Division Chief of the Division of Basic Science Research (BSR) in the College of Dental Medicine. The Division has a strong research portfolio with researchers studying microbial pathogenesis and immunology bone regeneration, craniofacial development, and oral cancer. Research within the division is supported through multiple sources including the National Institutes of Health. The faculty also contribute substantially to various aspects of the school's educational mission including training of both dental and graduate students. Graduate education receives support from by a T32 grant from the NICDR. Job Description The Division Chief of BSR will report to the Chair for the Department of Biomedical and Community Health Sciences. The successful candidate should have an appropriate terminal degree, is expected to provide leadership to the faculty, oversee development of the division's research program, administer division resources and financial operations, and ensure continued excellence in the education of dental and graduate students. The successful candidate would be expected to bring a robust, funded, internationally recognized research program related to oral health. Moreover, s/he would have a history of fostering collegiality and collaborative interactions, be a motivational leader, and have demonstrated success in mentoring faculty and students. The Division has a history of collaborative research across the MUSC campus in three priority areas: cancer prevention and management, digestive disorders, and regenerative medicine. There are potential opportunities for joint recruitment in these three areas due to the highly collaborative nature of our institution. As such, candidates with an established publication and funding record in these areas are preferred. Candidates should submit a CV with a cover letter describing their vision of research and education and explain their interest in the Division Chief of the Basic Science Research (BSR) position. Applications will receive full consideration and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr