Assistant Professor - International Business

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Business. The position offers a competitive advertised salary range and a nine-month basis with full-time effort. The department seeks candidates with a Ph.D.

in business administration and strong research and teaching credentials to contribute to undergraduate, graduate, and international research programs. The role emphasizes teaching at multiple levels and developing a regional/country focus in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in business administration or closely related discipline by the start date.
• Demonstrate potential or proven record of excellence in research and teaching as evidenced by publications in top outlets.
• Strong disciplinary and regional/country area expertise applied to understanding international business phenomena at the organizational and/or institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in international business.
• Conduct internationally recognized research and publish in top academic outlets.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Research excellence

Education

Ph.D. in business administration

Job description

Assistant Professor - International Business

Posting Summary

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

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

Desired Start Date 08/16/2027

Job Open Date 07/22/2026

Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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

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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information

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.