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UNIV - Department Chair - Department of Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology

MUSC Health · Charleston, SC · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

MUSC College of Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks an accomplished, nationally recognized academic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology, a top 20 NIH-funded department.

About the Institution

MUSC, the state's only academic health science center, consists of six colleges and educates and trains approximately 3,500 students and approximately 1,000 residents annually. The University and its health system have collective annual budgets of approximately $9 billion and annual research funding of over $370 million. MUSC is ranked among the nation’s leading innovation institutions with over 600 national and international patents. MUSC leads the nation with COBRE awards and has been supported by an institutional CTSA award for over a decade.

MUSC research is facilitated by cores that provide advanced technology and shared instrumentation, including bioinformatics, drug discovery, mouse behavioral phenotyping, molecular analytics & proteomics, and advanced imaging and cell models. The MUSC strategic plan has launched new initiatives focusing on artificial intelligence, precision medicine, digestive health, cancer, and neurosciences.

In the Charleston area, MUSC operates its flagship medical center, a nationally recognized children's hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, and an Institute of Psychiatry, along with outreach locations. Through its regional health network, MUSC Health serves patients throughout the state.

About the Department

The Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology is one of 24 basic science and clinical departments within the MUSC College of Medicine and currently consists of 21 tenure-track faculty, 3 research track faculty, 11 postdocs, and 20 graduate students. A vibrant interdisciplinary hub, the department brings together faculty covering research areas including cancer development, cardiovascular biology, digestive and liver disease, and regenerative medicine.

The department has contributed to collaborative institutional programs supporting the training and career development of students, post-docs, and junior faculty. It is also heavily involved in biomedical education through the training of medical and graduate students.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the expansion of the research profile for the department in alignment with the College of Medicine and MUSC's strengths.
  • Make strategic hires and support faculty development, including continuing to develop junior faculty.
  • Encourage and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
  • Report directly to the Dean of the College of Medicine.

Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D, or equivalent degree.
  • Progressive administrative leadership experience in an academic medical center environment.
  • Long history of active and robust extramural research funding and ability to support investigators.
  • Excellent strategic skills and financial acumen.
  • Academic accomplishments and national recognition for achievement in research pursuits warranting a tenured appointment.
  • High-impact publications and a strong track record of extramural funding.
  • Demonstrated experience in mentorship and evidence of having developed others in their academic careers.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to work indoors (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Good finger dexterity (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent: 0-2 hours per shift).
  • Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).
  • Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous: 6-8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Frequent: 2-6 hours per shift).

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