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Department Chair / Professor

Department Chair / Professor

University of South CarolinaColumbia, SC, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00201PO25

Advertised Title :

Department Chair / Professor

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

Arnold School of Public Health

Department :

ASPH Environmental Health Sciences

Advertised Salary Range :

Salary commensurate with experience

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

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 bachelors 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 Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is seeking an energetic and visionary Chair for the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. This academic leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of research, education, and practice in environmental health. The individual will provide strategic leadership and vision for the Department, fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and internationally recognized academic environment. The successful candidate will advance cutting-edge research, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the departments reputation for excellence in teaching and service.The Department of Environmental Health Sciences (ENHS) has a strong history of competitive research funding in support of academic and research initiatives focused on environmental issues that span ecosystems and human health. The Department also supports undergraduate and graduate teaching missions by fully participating in the Arnold Schools BA, BS, MPH, MS and PhD programs.

Key Responsibilities Lead ENHS in developing and implementing a forward-looking academic strategy. Oversee departmental operations, budgeting, and strategic planning. Foster a strong culture of research innovation in areas such as environmental toxicology,

occupational health, environmental justice, global health and climate-change effects on health. Enhance undergraduate, graduate, and professional training / certification programs. Mentor and support faculty, staff, and students to achieve their highest potential. Secure extramural research funding and build partnerships with government, industry, and

community stakeholders.

The University of South Carolina has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution of very high research activity. Environmental Health Sciences plays a key role within the Arnold School, ( www.sph.sc.edu ) which is a campus leader in scholarship, undergraduate majors, and external research funding. The Arnold Schools leadership is committed to providing the new Chair of ENHS with the resources necessary to enhance the departments research and academic activities. The Department of Environmental Health Sciences ( www.sph.sc.edu / enhs ) has outstanding NSF, NOAA and NIH funded research on climate change and health, community monitoring of wastewater, antibiotic resistance, micro / nanoplastics fate and effects, forest fire impacts related to drought, environmental-safety forecast modeling, etc.The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, the state capital and the center of a metropolitan statistical area that is home to over 800,000 residents. Columbia is situated in the center of the state, approximately 100 miles from both the Atlantic coast and Blue Ridge Mountains. The Columbia area offers a wide range of cultural and recreational resources including Lake Murray, Riverbanks Zoo, Congaree National Monument, Koger Center for the Performing Arts, EdVenture Childrens Museum and Southeastern Conference Athletics. The climate is sub-tropical featuring long, temperate falls and springs; and short, mild winters.

Required Education and Experience :

Qualifications include an earned doctorate or equivalent in public health, environmental health or related discipline that complements existing departmental research and teaching strengths in microbiology, toxicology, exposure science, air quality, water quality, soil health, climate change, environmental justice, and community engagement.

Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of :

An outstanding record of scholarship and external research funding in environmental health or a related field. Demonstrated excellence in academic leadership and / or administration. Demonstrated commitment to innovative, inclusive teaching and student mentorship. National and international recognition in environmental health or related field. Eligibility for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure.

Preferred Qualifications :

Desired Start Date :

08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Applicant reviews will begin on October 30, 2025, and remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit the following no later than October 30, 2025 for full consideration : a curriculum vita, list of three references, and cover letter describing their qualifications and academic leadership experience. For questions please contact Ms. Patsy Yarborough, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Arnold School of Public Health, via the link : YARBOROP@MAILBOX.SC.EDU

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business 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 .

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 195429

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.

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