Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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00167PO25 Advertised Title Assistant Professor Campus Columbia College/Division Darla Moore School of Business Department DMSB Finance Advertised Salary Range $238,000 - $250,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

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

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 09/08/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special 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 finance.search.edu. 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Other Supporting Documents

Optional Documents

* List of References and Contact Information