University of South Carolina Hiring for Professor and Director of Institute for Mind and Brain at Columbia Full Time

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Posting Number:

FAC00248PO23

Advertised Title:

Professor and Director of Institute for Mind and Brain

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.

Diversity 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 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Institute for Mind and Brain. The Institute for Mind and Brain (IMB: https://go.sc.edu/imb) is an interdisciplinary institute, based in the Department of Psychology, focused on understanding processes in the human brain, health, and disease. The IMB consists of approximately 35 full-time faculty members who support campus-wide programs including Psychology, Communication Science and Disorders, Public Health, and Computer Science and Engineering.

With a start date of July 1, 2024, the successful applicant will hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure and is expected to lead the IMB and facilitate cooperation across disciplines in addition to research and teaching. We seek a nationally recognized scholar and a proven leader who is excited to bring their vision to the IMB for its next phase of growth. The successful applicant must hold either an M.D. or a Ph.D. in a discipline closely related to cognitive neuroscience and/or brain health, plus years of experience consistent with USC academic policy for faculty rank.

The Director will:● Provide leadership and advocacy for faculty, staff, students, and alumni to promote the mission of the IMB in teaching, research, and public service/outreach.● Represent the IMB to the University administration, foster collaboration with other schools and colleges at USC, and provide leadership in guiding, engaging and building partnerships across and beyond the USC campus.● Communicate the mission and importance of the IMB’s programs to external audiences in order to sustain and increase private and public financial and non-financial support.● Lead a thriving program of research.● Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

The IMB is housed in a recently renovated historic 13,675 square foot building near the main campus. This building, adjacent to the center of the USC campus, is well-equipped for fostering scientific collaboration and acquiring behavioral and physiological measures with infants, children, and adults. The center includes large and small meeting spaces, and easy parking for participants and visitors. The IMB is strategically located near the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging with its 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanner, the new rural health outpatient facility that will house a 3T wide bore and 7T 60cm MRI systems and the upcoming new health sciences campus.
As the largest college at USC, the College of Arts and Sciences is the intellectual, artistic, scientific, and instructional heart of the university. The college is home to award-winning scientists, scholars and teachers that span the arts, humanities, natural science, and social science disciplines. The college’s 26 schools, departments, academic programs, and institutes offer 109 degrees to over 8,700 undergraduates and more than 850 graduate students. The college also supports several active research centers including the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center, McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, and Research Center for Child Well-Being. Faculty within the college are consistently recognized both nationally and internationally for teaching and research excellence.

USC’s main campus is located in Columbia, the state capital, close to the mountains and the coast. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated USC as one of only 73 public and 35 private academic institutions with “very high research activity” and also lists USC as having a strong focus on community engagement. The University has over 35,000 students on the main campus (and over 50,000 students system-wide), more than 450-degree programs, and a nationally ranked library system that includes one of the nation’s largest public film archives. Columbia is the center of a greater metropolitan area which has a population of over 800,000. Local natural and cultural attractions include the Congaree National Park, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Three Rivers Greenway, Lake Murray, Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, Koger Center for the Arts, Nickelodeon Theater, two ballet companies and active art, music, and theater scenes.

As a leader in understanding brain development and its role in higher cognitive processes such as attention, perception, language and communication, memory, executive functions, thinking, action and motor control, the IMB is committed to diversity and inclusion among our faculty, student body, and staff.

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required Education and Experience:

The successful applicant must hold either an M.D. or a Ph.D. in a discipline closely related to cognitive neuroscience and/or brain health, plus years of experience consistent with USC academic policy for faculty rank.

Desired Start Date:

07/01/2024

Job Open Date:

11/09/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

All applicants must submit an online application through the University’s employment system, USC Jobs, at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/157828. Complete applications include a cover letter outlining their interest in, and qualifications and vision, for this position, CV, research statement (no more than 2 pages), and contact information for a minimum of three references.Nominations and/or inquiries should be sent to Professor Chris Rorden at [email protected].Application review is ongoing, and the position will be open until filled.

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/157828

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.