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This non-ACGME Fellowship is a one-year only junior faculty (Clinical Instructor) position within the College of Medicine. Completion of 4-year radiology residency program. Applicant must be board ...

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Required CredentialsDoctoral degree or equivalent, academic credentialsTypically a master's degree or current graduate student
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, teaching, research, publishingResearch labs, universities, assisting senior researchers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, research institutesUniversities, research centers, labs
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic career progressionEntry-level research role, less teaching responsibility

Junior Faculty members are typically early-career academics with doctoral degrees, involved in teaching and research at universities. Research Assistants usually hold master's degrees or are graduate students assisting with research projects. While Junior Faculty focus on establishing their academic careers, Research Assistants support research activities without the same level of independence or teaching duties.

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Infographic showing various Junior Faculty job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,462 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

UNIV - Clinical Instructor/Fellow: Abdominal Body Imaging - FY27 - 28 - Department of Radiology

MUSC

Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

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Clinical Instructor - Radiology: Abdominal -Body Imaging FY27-28
One year only non-ACGME fellowship position (Jr. Faculty) beginning July 1, 2027. Clinical work and training will be performed in the MUSC Hospital affiliated sites. Will work closely with referring physicians so that appropriate studies are performed. Active participation in resident and medical student teaching; research interests are encouraged.
Requirements: This non-ACGME Fellowship is a one-year only junior faculty (Clinical Instructor) position within the College of Medicine. Completion of 4-year radiology residency program. Applicant must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Radiology and able to obtain a permanent (unrestricted) South Carolina medical license prior to the start of the fellowship.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC004534 COM RAD General Body CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00


Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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Clinical Instructor - Radiology: Abdominal -Body Imaging FY27-28

One year only non-ACGME fellowship position (Jr. Faculty) beginning July 1, 2027. Clinical work and training will be performed in the MUSC Hospital affiliated sites. Will work closely with referring physicians so that appropriate studies are performed. Active participation in resident and medical student teaching; research interests are encouraged.

Requirements: This non-ACGME Fellowship is a one-year only junior faculty (Clinical Instructor) position within the College of Medicine. Completion of 4-year radiology residency program. Applicant must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Radiology and able to obtain a permanent (unrestricted) South Carolina medical license prior to the start of the fellowship.

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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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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