UNIV - Division Director - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine (COM) seeks a visionary, distinguished clinician-scientist to serve as its next Director of the Addiction Sciences Division within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The incoming Director will have the opportunity to lead one of the most storied and accomplished addictions programs in the country and set the course for substantial growth as part of an expanding academic research and health system with outstanding facilities in one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science 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

Job Summary: The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine (COM) seeks a visionary, distinguished clinician-scientist to serve as its next Director of the Addiction Sciences Division within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The incoming Director will have the opportunity to lead one of the most storied and accomplished addictions programs in the country and set the course for substantial growth as part of an expanding academic research and health system with outstanding facilities in one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S.

The Division’s faculty members include national and international leaders in their respective disciplines. The Division houses more than 35 faculty members and more than 100 staff, with an array of trainees across disciplines. The Division has a robust research program with a current portfolio of over $25 million per year in National Institutes of Health awards. Additionally, the Division houses the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP), a comprehensive outpatient clinical program addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the Division Director will have the resources and support to set a bold vision for the growth of addictions-focused clinical, education, and research programs of excellence.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in all leadership domains, including education, research, and clinical enterprise. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in faculty recruitment, mentorship, and developing innovative clinical and research programs. Resources will be available for the new Division Director to build on existing strengths and achieve national prominence for the Division.

For more information, please visit our website: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/psychiatry/divisions-and-programs/divisions/addiction-sciences 

Minimum Requirements: ​Applicants must hold an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree, with appropriate associated licensure and certification, and possess outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience with a demonstrated commitment to clinical care, research, and education.

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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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