University of South Carolina
Department Chair/ Professor
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Overview
Posting Details
Posting Number: FAC00201PO25
Advertised Title: Department Chair/ Professor
Campus: Columbia
College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health
Department: Environmental Health Sciences (ENHS)
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC
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
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.
Background about ENHS and the School The University of South Carolina has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution of “very high research activity”. ENHS participates in the Arnold School’s BA, BS, MPH, MS and PhD programs and has NSF, NOAA and NIH funded research on climate change and health, wastewater monitoring, antibiotic resistance, micro/nanoplastics, forest fire impacts, environmental-safety forecast modeling, and related areas. The University is located in Columbia, a metropolitan area with a broad range of cultural and recreational resources.
Required Education and Experience Qualifications include an earned doctorate or equivalent in public health, environmental health or a 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.
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 Preferred qualifications are listed in the posting as part of the search criteria.
Application Details Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026
Job Open Date: 09/26/2025
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant: Applications reviewed beginning October 30, 2025 and remaining open until filled. Please submit a curriculum vitae, list of three references, and a cover letter describing qualifications and leadership experience by October 30, 2025. For questions contact Ms. Patsy Yarborough, Executive Assistant to the Dean, via email.
Note: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five business days; this position is open until filled. The recruitment and screening process length may vary, and you will be contacted by phone or email if pursued.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Posting Number: FAC00201PO25
Advertised Title: Department Chair/ Professor
Campus: Columbia
College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health
Department: Environmental Health Sciences (ENHS)
Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC
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
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.
Background about ENHS and the School The University of South Carolina has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution of “very high research activity”. ENHS participates in the Arnold School’s BA, BS, MPH, MS and PhD programs and has NSF, NOAA and NIH funded research on climate change and health, wastewater monitoring, antibiotic resistance, micro/nanoplastics, forest fire impacts, environmental-safety forecast modeling, and related areas. The University is located in Columbia, a metropolitan area with a broad range of cultural and recreational resources.
Required Education and Experience Qualifications include an earned doctorate or equivalent in public health, environmental health or a 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.
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 Preferred qualifications are listed in the posting as part of the search criteria.
Application Details Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026
Job Open Date: 09/26/2025
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant: Applications reviewed beginning October 30, 2025 and remaining open until filled. Please submit a curriculum vitae, list of three references, and a cover letter describing qualifications and leadership experience by October 30, 2025. For questions contact Ms. Patsy Yarborough, Executive Assistant to the Dean, via email.
Note: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five business days; this position is open until filled. The recruitment and screening process length may vary, and you will be contacted by phone or email if pursued.
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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