Assistant Professor - International Business

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid tuition

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in International Business, to begin in August 2026. The position resides in the Sonoco International Business Department and offers a strong research and teaching focus within a renowned IB program.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in business administration by start date and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research, with expertise in global strategy,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential for or a record of excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Strong disciplinary and regional/country area of expertise in international business.
• A record of high-impact research in top academic outlets.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international business.
• Develop and maintain an active, high-quality research program.
• Contribute to department and program service and mentorship.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

Ph.D. in business administration

Job description

Assistant Professor - International Business

Department: DMSB International Business

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: $185,000 - $200,000

About UofSC

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 Sonoco International Business Department, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina invites applications for one tenure track position in International Business (IB) at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in August 2026.

The primary mission of the Sonoco International Business Department is to be the leader in developing high-impact scholarship on global business. The department includes faculty with diverse functional and disciplinary backgrounds, including management, strategy, finance, marketing, economics, sociology, anthropology, international affairs, and political science, who share a passion for studying international business phenomena from multidisciplinary and multilevel perspectives. Faculty research spans a wide range of topics such as global strategy, MNC management and organization, institutional context and embeddedness, corruption, entrepreneurship and innovation, non-market strategy, globalization, the digital economy, and many others. Our faculty includes four AIB Fellows, officers in AIB, AOM, SMS, and other professional associations, editors in major academic journals, and other acclaimed researchers.

The Department offers a portfolio of innovative and top-ranked IB-focused academic programs at all levels. Our undergraduate IB major has been ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report for 26 consecutive years and includes collaborative degree programs with leading partner institutions worldwide. The flagship International MBA is ranked #1 in the nation for international business and has been in the top three graduate IB programs for more than 30 consecutive years. Our newest graduate program - Masters in International Business is growing rapidly and offers double degree partnerships with leading universities worldwide (e.g., Bocconi, Mannheim, ESCP, ESSEC, Aalto, Koc). Through our doctoral program, we train new scholars who impact the field and contribute to IB education and research in academic institutions around the country and the world.

Our ambitious research and educational agendas are supported by exceptional resources available to faculty to conduct research worldwide, as well as to continuously innovate our academic program offerings. We are one of the original Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) established by the U.S. Department of Education in 1988. Our outreach, communications, and thought leadership activities are buttressed by the Folks Center for International Business. In addition, we benefit from an endowment from the Sonoco Products Company, a successful South Carolina-based multinational.

The Darla Moore School of Business is home to a world-class faculty and 12 major research centers. Located in the heart of South Carolina's capital city Columbia, the Moore School plays an integral role in the region. While its cosmopolitan downtown offers many of the amenities of larger cities, Columbia is also known for its livability. Traffic is light, housing is affordable, and people are friendly and welcoming. With a metropolitan area population of approximately 750,000, Columbia offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor activities. Attractions in the area include the Columbia Museum of Art, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the State Museum, Lake Murray, Congaree National Park, Riverwalk Park, and Three Rivers Greenway. It is also a short drive to the Atlantic coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Required Education and Experience

• Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in business administration or a closely related discipline by the start date of employment.
• As the duties of this position will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and internationally recognized research, applicants must demonstrate either potential for or a proven record of excellence in research and teaching as evidenced by publications in top academic outlets and by a strong disciplinary and regional/country area of expertise applied to understanding international business phenomena at the organizational and/or institutional level.

Preferred Qualifications

• High priority areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, issues of comparative corporate governance, business and society, international strategy and institutions, IB and entrepreneurship and issues of AI and digital platforms intersecting with IB, such as in the disruption of conventional notions of global strategy, global value chains, political risk, as well as financial and information systems.
• Additional regional expertise in emerging markets, for instance, Southeast Asia, India, Latin America or Africa, is appreciated.

Special Instructions to Applicant

If interested, please submit your application and include your cover letter, CV, and writing sample. Three reference letters should be sent to the department administrator, Danielle Funderburk (mailto:[e-mail]). For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Professor Tatiana Kostova (mailto:[e-mail]).

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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 on 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.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.