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The University of South Carolina invites applications to fill two tenure-track faculty positions, as part of a cluster hire, to build a program of interdisciplinary research in child obesity and related conditions affecting children and their families. This open rank recruitment is part of USC's Faculty Excellence Initiative to expand campus-wide areas of excellence. The primary appointments for these positions will be in the Arnold School of Public Health Department of Exercise Science, and in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology. Adjunct or joint appointments are possible, particularly with the SPH Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and affiliation with the Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities, the Research Consortium on Children and Families (RCCF), and/or Prevention Research Center is desirable. Relevant areas of obesity research may include: the impact of family systems including parenting styles and family functioning in underserved youth; etiologic, metabolic, genetic, and cultural aspects of obesity and associated health conditions in children and adolescents; the influence of psychosocial, family, community, environment or policy factors on physical activity or nutrition as relates to children; and/or development and delivery of appropriate interventions.   

Successful applicants are expected to lead their own research program and demonstrate potential to acquire external grant funding. Post doctorial experience strongly preferred.  Formal and non-formal teaching in the applicant’s general area of expertise and consistent with the departmental needs is expected. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until hiring is complete. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing research directions and grant activity, examples of published research, as well as names and contact information for three references. Send applications and inquiries via email (srgause@gwm.sc.edu) or by postal mail to:  Sarah G. Epting, Grants Coordinator, Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities, 2718 Middleburg Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.  The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer.