University of South Carolina School of Medicine · 3 days ago
Chair, Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of South Carolina School of Medicine is seeking a Chair for the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to advance the department’s mission in research, education, and service while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Susan Herndon, GCDF
Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and leadership to grow and strengthen the department’s research portfolio including basic, translational, immunologic, microbial, and pathobiology research activity
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to expand the department’s research portfolio and enhance its national prominence
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across basic science, clinical departments, the NIH COBRE program, and associated centers to accelerate scientific discovery and clinical translation
Provide administrative oversight, including budgeting, strategic planning, program expansion, space allocation, and infrastructure development
Expand partnerships with state, national, and global research networks to expand funded training grants, interdisciplinary research teams, and programmatic growth
Promote translation of basic science insights into clinical impact, disease mechanism understanding, immunotherapy or host-pathogen interaction research, and population health benefit
Mentor and support faculty in securing extramural funding from NIH, NSF, and other federal and private sources
Maintain an active, externally-funded research program
Oversee core research facilities and infrastructure to support departmental research activities
Provide clinical administrative leadership where relevant, build a culture of shared governance, transparency, and research success
Promote excellence in education at every level:
Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) – leadership in curriculum delivery and content in pathology, microbiology, and immunology in medical student training
Graduate Programs (PhD and MS) – oversight and support for student research training, dissertation progression, funding competitiveness, faculty mentorship, and laboratory growth
Oversight of teaching participation and academic engagement in nurse anesthesia (CRNA), counselling and rehabilitation, genetic counseling and physician assistant (PA) graduate-level professional programs
This position will oversee the involvement of the PMI faculty in:
Teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate medical education (M1-M4 curriculum)
PhD program activities within the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) program
Master’s degree programs, including the Applied Biotechnology program
Excellence in teaching and mentorship across all educational levels
Innovative curricula that integrate basic science with clinical applications
Faculty development in teaching and educational scholarship
Provide fiscal oversight and resource management for the department
Recruit, retain, and mentor outstanding faculty, staff, and trainees
Promote faculty advancement through tenure and promotion processes
Represent the department at the School, University, and national leadership forums while advocating for faculty, equity, inclusion, and trainee success
Build partnerships with clinical departments, industry, and community stakeholders
Oversee departmental operations, including space allocation and strategic planning
Provide administrative oversight, including budgeting, strategic planning, program expansion, space allocation, and infrastructure development
Lead departmental development initiatives, including philanthropy, donor engagement, and investment partnership opportunities to support growth in research, training, and innovation
Qualification
Required
PhD, MD/PhD, MD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant biomedical science field
Eligibility for tenured appointment at the rank of Professor
Strong record of externally-funded research with sustained NIH or equivalent federal funding
Demonstrated excellence in research as evidenced by high-impact publications and national recognition
Proven leadership experience in academic administration, research, or educational program management
Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Vision for advancing basic science research and translational applications
Preferred
Experience as a department chair, division chief, center director, or comparable leadership role
Track record of successful faculty recruitment and mentorship
Experience participating in or leading NIH Center grants (P01, P30, P50, U54, CTSA, CTR, COBRE) or equivalent large-scale collaborative funding
Experience in building interdisciplinary research programs
Strong network of collaborations at national and international levels
Experience with medical school curriculum development and LCME accreditation processes
Record of service to professional societies and editorial boards
Proven ability to expand partnerships with state, national, and global research networks
Experience promoting translation of basic science into clinical impact and population health benefit
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Professional development opportunities
Company
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
USC SOM was established in 1974 to improve health of South Carolinians by augmenting the state’s physician workforce.
Founded in 1977Columbia, South Carolina, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Modern Healthcare
2025-04-23
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