UNIV - Open Rank - Sherman Endowed Chair - Pediatrics: DCRI/Endocrinology

This recruitment is anchored by the opportunity to serve as the Sherman Endowed Chair within the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), with a clinical appointment in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The Sherman Endowed Chair provides dedicated resources to support academic leadership, program development, faculty recruitment, research growth, and innovation.

About the Role

This distinguished opportunity is designed for an accomplished physician-scientist and academic leader who will help define the next phase of pediatric research, discovery, and clinical excellence at MUSC. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon existing institutional strengths while developing a nationally recognized research program aligned with their expertise and scholarly vision.

MUSC provides a highly collaborative academic environment that brings together clinicians, investigators, educators, and research professionals across disciplines. The combination of a strong Pediatric Endocrinology clinical program, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Darby Children’s Research Institute provides an exceptional platform for advancing discovery and translating research into meaningful improvements in child health.

Why MUSC Pediatrics — and Why Now

The Department of Pediatrics is focused on advancing its academic and research mission through strategic faculty recruitment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued investment in scientific discovery. The Sherman Endowed Chair represents an opportunity for an established physician-scientist to shape this continued growth while contributing clinically within Pediatric Endocrinology. The Chair will have the platform and resources to:

• Develop innovative research initiatives
• Recruit and mentor faculty and investigators
• Foster interdisciplinary partnerships
• Expand the national visibility and impact of pediatric research at MUSC

Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Platform

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents with a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. The division offers a strong clinical foundation for a physician-scientist seeking to integrate patient care with research, education, mentorship, and scientific discovery. The successful candidate will contribute clinically within Pediatric Endocrinology while maintaining a significant focus on research leadership and program development. This structure creates an opportunity to connect clinical expertise with scientific investigation while fostering collaboration across the Department of Pediatrics and the broader MUSC academic community.

Research & Discovery

MUSC provides a robust academic environment supporting research across the spectrum of pediatric medicine and science. The institution's clinical reach, diverse patient populations, research infrastructure, and multidisciplinary expertise create opportunities for investigators to pursue high-impact questions across basic, clinical, translational, population, and outcomes research. The Sherman Endowed Chair will have the flexibility to develop and expand a research portfolio that reflects the candidate's expertise while complementing the strategic priorities of the Department of Pediatrics and MUSC.

Darby Children’s Research Institute

The Darby Children’s Research Institute (DCRI) serves as a cornerstone of pediatric research at MUSC, bringing together investigators across basic science, clinical research, translational science, and interdisciplinary discovery. Through its research infrastructure, collaborative environment, and scientific expertise, DCRI provides investigators with the resources and partnerships necessary to:

• Advance innovative research programs
• Pursue external funding
• Mentor the next generation of investigators
• Translate discoveries into improvements in pediatric health

The Sherman Endowed Chair will have the opportunity to leverage DCRI's research environment to establish and grow a nationally recognized program while fostering collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and research teams across MUSC.

Statewide Impact & Research Opportunity

As South Carolina's academic health system, MUSC provides an extensive clinical and research network that creates opportunities to address important questions affecting children and families throughout the state and beyond. MUSC's broad reach and collaborative infrastructure support clinical research, population health initiatives, outcomes research, implementation science, and other areas of investigation capable of producing meaningful and measurable impact.

Strategic Growth & Collaboration

The Sherman Endowed Chair will have the flexibility and institutional support to develop a research portfolio aligned with the candidate's expertise and scientific vision. Potential opportunities include:

• Basic, clinical, and translational research
• Pediatric endocrine and metabolic research
• Outcomes and population health research
• Implementation and health services research
• Interdisciplinary and collaborative science
• Development and expansion of externally funded research programs
• Faculty and investigator recruitment and development
• Mentorship of junior faculty, trainees, and emerging physician-scientists
• Institutional, regional, and national research partnerships

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Pediatric Endocrinologist, physician-scientist, and academic leader who is interested in advancing discovery, building research programs, developing collaborative teams, mentoring faculty and investigators, and translating scientific innovation into improved outcomes for children. The Sherman Endowed Chair provides a platform to:

• Expand research infrastructure
• Recruit and develop research teams
• Establish multidisciplinary collaborations
• Strengthen MUSC's position as a national leader in pediatric research

The successful candidate will combine clinical engagement within Pediatric Endocrinology with a significant research and academic leadership portfolio, creating an opportunity to influence both the delivery of pediatric specialty care and the future of scientific discovery.

Opportunity Highlights

• Sherman Endowed Chair within the Department of Pediatrics
• Clinical appointment within the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Dedicated resources supporting research and program development
• Opportunity to build and lead a nationally recognized research program
• Access to the Darby Children’s Research Institute and its research infrastructure
• Strong institutional commitment to physician-scientist development and pediatric discovery
• Opportunities for basic, clinical, translational, outcomes, and population-based research
• Support for interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration
• Opportunity to recruit, develop, and mentor faculty and investigators
• Integration of Pediatric Endocrinology clinical practice with research and academic leadership
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment
• Opportunity to establish a nationally visible scientific and academic agenda

Community Information: Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston offers a compelling blend of coastal living, historic character, and professional opportunity. The city is known for its:

• Quality of life and cultural vibrancy
• Strong employment base anchored by health care, research, education, and technology
• Recognition among South Carolina's desirable places to live
• Strong access to health care, education, and community amenities
• Coastal location with a thriving arts, culinary, cultural, and outdoor lifestyle
• Growing professional, academic, and research community

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)
• Possess 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)

Interested candidates are encouraged to connect directly with Dr. Andy Atz, atz@musc.edu.