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UNIV - Open Rank - Sherman Endowed Chair - Pediatrics: DCRI/Endocrinology

Charleston, South Carolina

UNIV - Open Rank - Sherman Endowed Chair - Pediatrics: DCRI/Endocrinology

  • R-0000066664
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • University Faculty
  • Faculty
  • Full Time
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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-Type​

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 Children’s Research Institute provides an exceptional platform for advancing discovery and translating research into meaningful improvements in child health.


Why MUSC Pediatrics — and Why Now

The Department of Pediatrics is focused on advancing its academic and research mission through strategic faculty recruitment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued investment in scientific discovery.


The Sherman Endowed Chair represents an opportunity for an established physician-scientist to shape this continued growth while contributing clinically within Pediatric Endocrinology. The Chair will have the platform and resources to develop innovative research initiatives, recruit and mentor faculty and investigators, foster interdisciplinary partnerships, and expand the national visibility and impact of pediatric research at MUSC.


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 Children’s Research Institute

The Darby Children’s 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 Children’s 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 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)

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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MUSC Children’s Health is part of South Carolina's most comprehensive academic health care system, offering career options at our nationally ranked pediatric hospital, ambulatory surgical and specialty care center, children’s research institute and clinics and patient care sites. We provide the broadest range of advanced care devoted exclusively to the well-being of children.

Our nationally ranked pediatric hospital is located in downtown Charleston, while our primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics can be found throughout the Tri-County area. We proudly care for patients across South Carolina, the southeast region and beyond.

 

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital (SJCH) is the tertiary hub of MUSC Children’s Health and one of the Southeast's leading children's hospitals. Opened in February 2020 as a state-of-the-art replacement for the MUSC Children's Hospital on Ashley Avenue, the 250-bed facility was purpose-built to deliver the most advanced, family-centered pediatric care available — under one roof and across the entire state.

 

MUSC SJCH offers specialized care in more than 27 pediatric subspecialties, supported by a robust telehealth network that extends the hospital's reach to families in every corner of South Carolina. Whether a child requires routine specialty follow-up or the most complex interventional care, MUSC SJCH serves as the definitive resource for South Carolina's children and their families. This commitment to statewide access extends beyond the walls of a single facility: MUSC SJCH is an active and founding participant in the South Carolina Children's Hospital Collaborative (SCCHC), a partnership among South Carolina's children's hospitals dedicated to ensuring that every child in the state — regardless of geography or circumstance — receives consistent, high-quality pediatric care.

 

Through the Collaborative, MUSC SJCH works alongside partner institutions to align clinical standards, share expertise, and jointly deliver specialized services that no single hospital could sustain alone. Among the statewide programs coordinated through the SCCHC are:

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  • Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation, extending access to specialized rehabilitative care for children recovering from serious illness, injury, or surgery — ensuring that families throughout South Carolina can access these services closer to home
  • Additional collaborative service lines that reflect a shared commitment to closing gaps in pediatric care access statewide

 

This collaborative model reflects MUSC SJCH's belief that advancing children's health in South Carolina is a shared responsibility — and that partnership is the path to better outcomes for all of the state's children.

MUSC SJCH is also home to an unmatched collection of programs and designations that exist nowhere else in the state:

  • South Carolina's only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Emergency Department, providing the highest level of readiness and expertise for children experiencing life-threatening injuries or emergencies
  • South Carolina's only pediatric burn center, delivering specialized, multidisciplinary care for children with serious burn injuries
  • South Carolina's only pediatric solid-organ and bone marrow transplant programs, offering children with organ failure and hematologic conditions access to life-saving therapies without leaving the state
  • The largest Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in South Carolina, equipped and staffed to care for the most critically ill and premature newborns
  • A Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons Children's Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program — a distinction that reflects the hospital's commitment to the highest standards of surgical safety and outcomes
  • An Advanced Fetal Care Center, bringing together maternal-fetal medicine specialists and pediatric subspecialists to evaluate and plan care for pregnancies complicated by complex fetal diagnoses

 

MUSC Children's Health Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program is nationally recognized as one of the finest pediatric cardiac programs in the United States, ranked #4 in the country by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2025–2026. The program is built on a nationally unique model: a fully integrated, statewide collaboration of pediatric heart surgeons and cardiologists who work together across multiple sites to ensure that children throughout South Carolina have access to world-class cardiac care regardless of where they live. 

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Housed within MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, the Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion (PTWP) represents a truly integrated approach to maternal and newborn care. By co-locating obstetrical services alongside the full spectrum of pediatric subspecialty expertise, the Pavilion is uniquely positioned to optimize safety and improve outcomes for both routine and high-risk pregnancies.

The Advanced Fetal Care Center, embedded within the Pavilion, is a specialized program dedicated to families expecting babies diagnosed with complex congenital conditions or medical challenges before birth. Board-certified maternal-fetal medicine providers work in close collaboration with a large, multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists — including surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, and neonatologists — to develop individualized care plans that begin before delivery and carry seamlessly through birth and beyond.

The Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion is among only a small number of women's facilities in the nation to offer couplet-care rooms, an innovative model that allows mothers and newborns — including those requiring intensive-level monitoring — to recover together in the same room. This approach keeps families united during a critical time, supports bonding and breastfeeding, and reflects MUSC's deep commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

 MUSC Women's Health - A Statewide Network 

MUSC's commitment to women's health extends far beyond the walls of the Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion in Charleston. Through MUSC Health's regional divisions, women across South Carolina have access to a comprehensive continuum of obstetrical and gynecological services delivered close to home — supported by the clinical expertise, safety standards, and subspecialty resources of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Community-based obstetrical and gynecological care is available across four MUSC Health divisions. Across all four divisions, community OB and gynecology practices are integrated into the larger MUSC Health system, allowing for seamless referrals and care coordination when patients require higher levels of care — including maternal-fetal medicine consultation, access to the Advanced Fetal Care Center, or delivery at a facility with advanced neonatal support. This hub-and-spoke model ensures that women throughout South Carolina benefit from consistent, evidence-based care regardless of where they live, while maintaining access to the full resources of MUSC Health when complexity demands it.

This statewide women's health network reflects MUSC's enduring mission: to improve the health and well-being of all South Carolinians — from the earliest moments of life onward.

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