Job Description Summary
Endowed Leadership Opportunity – Sherman Endowed Chair
This recruitment is anchored by the opportunity to serve as the Sherman Endowed Chair within the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), with a clinical appointment in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology. The Sherman Endowed Chair provides dedicated resources to support academic leadership, program development, faculty recruitment, research growth, and innovation.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type0
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001013 COM PEDS Children's Research Institute CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
This distinguished opportunity is designed for an accomplished physician-scientist and academic leader who will help define the next phase of pediatric research, discovery, and clinical excellence at MUSC. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon existing institutional strengths while developing a nationally recognized research program aligned with their expertise and scholarly vision.
MUSC provides a highly collaborative academic environment that brings together clinicians, investigators, educators, and research professionals across disciplines. The combination of a strong Pediatric Endocrinology clinical program, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Darby Childrens Research Institute provides an exceptional platform for advancing discovery and translating research into meaningful improvements in child health.
Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Platform
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents with a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. The division offers a strong clinical foundation for a physician-scientist seeking to integrate patient care with research, education, mentorship, and scientific discovery.
The successful candidate will contribute clinically within Pediatric Endocrinology while maintaining a significant focus on research leadership and program development. This structure creates an opportunity to connect clinical expertise with scientific investigation while fostering collaboration across the Department of Pediatrics and the broader MUSC academic community.
Research & Discovery
MUSC provides a robust academic environment supporting research across the spectrum of pediatric medicine and science. The institution's clinical reach, diverse patient populations, research infrastructure, and multidisciplinary expertise create opportunities for investigators to pursue high-impact questions across basic, clinical, translational, population, and outcomes research.
The Sherman Endowed Chair will have the flexibility to develop and expand a research portfolio that reflects the candidate's expertise while complementing the strategic priorities of the Department of Pediatrics and MUSC.
Darby Childrens Research Institute
The Darby Childrens Research Institute (DCRI) serves as a cornerstone of pediatric research at MUSC, bringing together investigators across basic science, clinical research, translational science, and interdisciplinary discovery.
Through its research infrastructure, collaborative environment, and scientific expertise, DCRI provides investigators with the resources and partnerships necessary to advance innovative research programs, pursue external funding, mentor the next generation of investigators, and translate discoveries into improvements in pediatric health.
The Sherman Endowed Chair will have the opportunity to leverage DCRI's research environment to establish and grow a nationally recognized program while fostering collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and research teams across MUSC.
Statewide Impact & Research Opportunity
As South Carolina's academic health system, MUSC provides an extensive clinical and research network that creates opportunities to address important questions affecting children and families throughout the state and beyond.
MUSC's broad reach and collaborative infrastructure support clinical research, population health initiatives, outcomes research, implementation science, and other areas of investigation capable of producing meaningful and measurable impact.
Strategic Growth & Collaboration
The Sherman Endowed Chair will have the flexibility and institutional support to develop a research portfolio aligned with the candidate's expertise and scientific vision.
Potential opportunities include:
- Basic, clinical, and translational research
- Pediatric endocrine and metabolic research
- Outcomes and population health research
- Implementation and health services research
- Interdisciplinary and collaborative science
- Development and expansion of externally funded research programs
- Faculty and investigator recruitment and development
- Mentorship of junior faculty, trainees, and emerging physician-scientists
- Institutional, regional, and national research partnerships
The Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished Pediatric Endocrinologist, physician-scientist, and academic leader who is interested in advancing discovery, building research programs, developing collaborative teams, mentoring faculty and investigators, and translating scientific innovation into improved outcomes for children.
The Sherman Endowed Chair provides a platform to expand research infrastructure, recruit and develop research teams, establish multidisciplinary collaborations, and strengthen MUSC's position as a national leader in pediatric research.
The successful candidate will combine clinical engagement within Pediatric Endocrinology with a significant research and academic leadership portfolio, creating an opportunity to influence both the delivery of pediatric specialty care and the future of scientific discovery.
Opportunity Highlights
- Sherman Endowed Chair within the Department of Pediatrics
- Clinical appointment within the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
- Dedicated resources supporting research and program development
- Opportunity to build and lead a nationally recognized research program
- Access to the Darby Childrens Research Institute and its research infrastructure
- Strong institutional commitment to physician-scientist development and pediatric discovery
- Opportunities for basic, clinical, translational, outcomes, and population-based research
- Support for interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaboration
- Opportunity to recruit, develop, and mentor faculty and investigators
- Integration of Pediatric Endocrinology clinical practice with research and academic leadership
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment
- Opportunity to establish a nationally visible scientific and academic agenda
Community Information: Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston offers a compelling blend of coastal living, historic character, and professional opportunity. The city is known for its quality of life, cultural vibrancy, and strong employment base anchored by health care, research, education, and technology.
- Recognized among South Carolina's desirable places to live
- Strong access to health care, education, and community amenities
- Coastal location with a thriving arts, culinary, cultural, and outdoor lifestyle
- Growing professional, academic, and research community
Interested candidates are encouraged to connect directly with Dr. Andy Atz, and explore how their clinical expertise in Pediatric Endocrinology, research leadership, and scientific vision can contribute to the continued growth of the Department of Pediatrics, DCRI, and MUSC while shaping the future of child health in South Carolina and beyond.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
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