Assistant Professor at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:FAC00168PO25Advertised Title:Assistant ProfessorCampus:ColumbiaCollege/Division:Darla Moore School of BusinessDepartment:DMSB FinanceAdvertised Salary Range:$238,000 - $250,000Part/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Position Category:Full-time Equivalent (FTE)Basis :9 monthsWork County:RichlandTenure Information:Tenure-Track/TenuredJob Search Category:FacultyAbout 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.Advertised Job Summary:The Finance Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, invites applications for a high-potential faculty member who aspires to excellence in teaching and research with expertise in all areas of finance as well as risk management and insurance and real estate. Salary and compensation are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and achievements. All faculty searches are subject to the availability of funding.Required Education and Experience:Qualifications include a PhD by the start date of employment (August 16, 2026) and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research. ABDs may apply.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates with expertise in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or other cutting-edge computing like Quantum Computing is preferred.Desired Start Date:08/16/2026Job Open Date:09/09/2025Open Until Filled:YesSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Applications should include three (3) samples of research and evidence of teaching excellence. Applicants must arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent to [email protected]. Letters of recommendation must be signed, on letterhead, and sent directly by the references (not by the applicant).Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194524EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.