Assistant Professor

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 242,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is seeking a high-potential Assistant Professor in Finance who will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and pursue scholarly research in areas such as risk management, insurance, and real estate.

The candidate should have completed a PhD by August 16, 2027; ABDs are welcome. Start date is August 16, 2027, with a 9-month/annual salary schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in finance or related field by start date August 16, 2027.
• ABD candidates welcome to apply.
• Evidence of teaching excellence is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance.
• Conduct scholarly research in risk management, insurance, and real estate.
• Contribute to the department's academic goals and service.

Skills

Finance expertise

Risk management

Insurance

Real estate

Education

PhD in Finance or related field

ABD candidates welcome

Job description

Assistant Professor – Finance

The Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, is seeking a high‑potential faculty member in Finance. The successful candidate will have expertise in finance, including risk management, insurance, and real‑estate, and will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct scholarly research.

Responsibilities

Faculty members will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in finance and conduct research in areas such as risk management, insurance, and real estate.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a PhD by the employment start date (August 16, 2027). ABD candidates are welcome to apply. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, three samples of research, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters should be submitted directly by the references to [e-mail].

Employment Details

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (9‑month/annual basis)
• Start date: August 16, 2027
• Salary range: $242,000 – $255,000

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.