Associate Director of Population Sciences

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seek a nationally recognized and dynamic leader to serve as its Associate Director (AD) of Population Sciences. The successful candidate will be appointed a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine and/or science are strongly encouraged to apply.

Serving on the senior leadership team of HCC, the successful candidate will build and develop the Cancer Center’s nationally recognized research in Population Sciences with the aim of reducing the cancer burden on its uniquely diverse 46-county catchment area, which includes significant Black and growing Hispanic/Latino communities, low-income communities, and communities residing in rural locations, as well as older adults and those who are under resourced economically.

The AD will bring an extensive track record as a federally-funded investigator focused on population-based cancer research, ideally in cancer epidemiology, a collaborative approach to leadership, and a management style that supports the mentoring of junior investigators.

The AD will collaborate closely with other Cancer Center senior leaders, the AD of Community Outreach and Engagement, the co-leaders of the Cancer Prevention & Control Research Program, epidemiologists, geospatial analysts, biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, geneticists, biologists, behavioral scientists, and clinicians across MUSC, as well as with numerous public health partners and collaborators throughout the state of South Carolina, to advance population sciences. Notably, the AD will build on the existing research efforts on health disparities and social determinants of health across the state, emphasizing serving the Cancer Center’s catchment area.

Reporting to both the Cancer Center Director and the Chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences, the AD will guide the Cancer Prevention & Control Program and develop a multidisciplinary team of researchers from within the MUSC science community and through external recruitments focused on research that addresses priority catchment-related cancers, including breast, prostate, pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer, particularly in rural, minoritized, and medically underserved populations.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, ScD or equivalent degree with training in medicine, epidemiology, public health, informatics and data science, nursing, psychology, anthropology, behavioral science, behavioral economics, health services, health economics, communication, decision sciences, sociology, or other related fields
• Extensive cancer-relevant research experience
• Extensive peer-reviewed publication experience, commensurate with career stage
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at MUSC

Additional Information

About Hollings Cancer Center: The Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in the State of South Carolina, serving 5.2M residents. As the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina, the Hollings Cancer Center is part of an elite network of 72 cancer centers across the country recognized for our dedication to delivering cutting-edge treatments to patients and conducting innovative research to serve the unique needs of our state. The Hollings Cancer Center is also one of just 14 National Cancer Institute Minority/Underserved Community Oncology Research Programs across the country with the goal of bringing clinical trials to patients in their communities and reducing disparities in access to care based on regional or socioeconomic status.

About MUSC: Founded in 1824, The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) continues the tradition of excellence in education, research and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 700 residents in six colleges and has nearly 13,000 employees, including approximately 1,500 faculty members. As the state’s only academic health science center and largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $2.4 billion, with an annual economic impact of nearly $4 billion and annual research funding in excess of $298 million. This funding reflects the quality of the research and discovery at MUSC, a direct result of recruiting top scientists with a strategic focus to serve the needs of the people of South Carolina. MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized children’s hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, Institute of Psychiatry, more than 100 outreach locations across the state, and South Carolina’s only transplant center.

Living in Charleston, SC: Historic Charleston is a beautiful city in coastal South Carolina, consistently rated as a top city in the United States, with easy access to fine dining, museums, and beaches. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: MUSC and the Hollings Cancer Center value faculty who are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research and teaching. In their cover letter, candidates may include a brief explanation of how they will further these ideals.

The AD will be charged with developing a comprehensive vision for population-based cancer research that builds on the Cancer Center’s existing strengths and further expands its ability to serve the diverse communities within the catchment area. To achieve this vision, the AD will intentionally nurture existing relationships across MUSC and with external communities/partners to strategically facilitate cross-disciplinary research that advances the mission of the Cancer Center. The mission of HCC is to reduce the cancer burden in the state by providing cancer screening, care, training/education, community outreach, and conducting transformative research that spans the bench, bedside, and population.