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

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 & Resear