Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
7318656
Agency
University of South Carolina
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
UG76
Position Number:
7318656
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
Unclassified
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
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Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
Department: ASPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications
About UofSC
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH ) at the University of South Carolina (USC ) invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in environmental epidemiology. Research expertise in all areas of environmental epidemiology will be considered. This recruitment is part of a campus-wide strategic effort to expand the University's leadership in advancing research and educational excellence in environmental health. The cluster will broaden expertise across disciplines to foster innovation and address the complexity of environmental health challenges through multidisciplinary scholarship. This initiative focuses on determining the impact of chemical, physical, behavioral, biological, and social environmental stressors across the lifespan, and emphasizes designing, testing, and scaling programmatic and policy interventions that address these stressors.
Required Education and Experience
All applicants must hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field by theirstart date.
The successful candidate will maintain an active research program in environmental epidemiology, engage with cross-disciplinary research teams on topics related to environmental health, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate-level environmental health/epidemiology courses.
Preferred Qualifications
All applicants must hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field by theirstart date.
The successful candidate will maintain an active research program in environmental epidemiology, engage with cross-disciplinary research teams on topics related to environmental health, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate-level environmental health/epidemiology courses.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applications must include: 1) application letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, and 5) contact information for three references.
The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. Application review will begin by September 16th, but the search will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Janine Rominger at janiner@mailbox.sc.edu or (803)-777-7666.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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Insurance Benefits
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Retirement Benefits
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Workplace Benefits
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Employer State of South Carolina
Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208
Phone 803-777-3821
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