Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty at InsideHigherEd

FAC00193PO25

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Columbia

Darla Moore School of Business

DMSB Economics

$145,000 - $250,000

Full Time

37.5

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Faculty

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.

The Economics Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina invites applications and nominations for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in economics to begin August 16, 2026. All faculty searches are subject to the availability of funding.

The position requires a doctoral degree in economics or closely related field by the start date of employment.

Candidates at the Associate Professor level must have at least 6 years of academic and/or industry experience by the start date of employment, a record of high-impact research, and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Candidates at the Professor level must also have a consistent career of impactful academic publications, and possess a demonstrated national or international reputation in their field of economics. Applicants hired at the full professor level will be considered for an open endowed chair in economics.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in advanced quantitative methods, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or related topics, or have demonstrated experience studying economic impact of AI, its policy implications, and its broader societal effects.

08/16/2026

09/23/2025

12/04/2025

No

Applications must include cover letter, CV, samples of research, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation. References should provide their confidential recommendations through the JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists).


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 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.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195192

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