[Prevscilist] FW: [DNC] Assistant Professor, Prevention Science & Child Well-Being

[Leslie Leve]

Prev Sci community, see below for a tenure-line Assistant Professor position in Prevention Science & Child Well-Being that may be of interest.

From: DNC <dnc-bounces at preventionresearch.org> on behalf of Jennifer Lewis <jenniferlewis at preventionresearch.org>
Reply-To: Diversity Network Committee <DNC at preventionresearch.org>
Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 8:09 AM
To: "DNC at preventionresearch.org" <DNC at preventionresearch.org>
Subject: [DNC] Assistant Professor, Prevention Science & Child Well-Being



Please share about this employment opportunity at the University of South Carolina in Prevention Science and Child Well-Being.  Please click on the link or see the ad below.  Please circulate widely.

Assistant Professor, Prevention Science & Child Well-Being
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Posting Number
FAC00146PO22
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor, Prevention Science & Child Well-Being
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Psychology
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
Faculty
About UofSC
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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 bachelor’s 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.
Diversity Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.

Position Description
 Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track position in the area of prevention science applied to child well-being. The Department seeks candidates whose scholarship focuses on integrated prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional problems in children ages 2-10, with particular interest in candidates who work with racially or ethnically diverse populations. Research on classroom, school, and community preventive interventions is desirable. Researchers who focus on health disparities, and on prevention aimed at benefitting groups that have experienced discrimination and exclusion, are strongly urged to apply. This faculty position is in conjunction with the University’s NIH-supported Research Center for Child Well-Being (RCCWB): https://rccwb.sc.edu<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rccwb.sc.edu__;!!C5qS4YX3!EMK6dAji8x5tbg4Q_wWj8J-_h9hnOrHb_bXJI00WrA1pg-9mdE5ssH46FO4AnxxtwHkQXyGmgRrUEPzV27Gr8GH415JiOS6hrw$>.
This position is for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in the Department of Psychology. Successful candidates will also have an affiliation with the RCCWB, which includes faculty in psychology, public health, education, and social work. A key goal of the RCCWB is the acceleration of promising early-career faculty to independent scientist status, with the support of senior center scientists and research cores. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment as well as in the engagement of diverse communities in prevention research. The successful candidate will be expected to vigorously pursue external grants to support their prevention research related to the focus of the RCCWB and contribute to the academic mission of the department and the college through undergraduate and graduate teaching, including prevention-related courses.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree, by the beginning date of employment, in a field related to psychology or otherwise pertinent to the position, and a demonstrated record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching. |
Preferred Qualifications
Publication record and commitment to prevention-related research pertaining to children.
Posting Detail Information
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Desired Start Date
08/16/2023
Job Open Date
07/01/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Candidates should be prepared to upload a cover letter, a CV, research plans, teaching interests, name and contact information (including email and telephone number) for at least (3) references.
These positions will remain open until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on September 20, 2022.
Quicklink for Posting
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EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1.  Cover Letter
  2.  Curriculum Vitae
  3.  List of References and Contact Information
  4.  Teaching Statement
  5.  Research Statement
Optional Documents

  1.  Other Supporting Documents
  2.  Research Portfolio
  3.  Teaching Portfolio



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