Finance Department - Tenure Track: Assistant

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finance Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track finance faculty position starting August 16, 2027. Outstanding researchers with potential for teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels are encouraged to apply.

Areas of interest include risk management, insurance, and real estate. ABD candidates may apply, with PhD expected by start date; open until filled.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance by start date (Aug 16, 2027) or ABD eligible.
• Strong potential for teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research potential in finance with interest in risk management or real estate.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses.
• Pursue high-quality research and publish in top journals.
• Contribute to service and program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research potential

Finance expertise

Collegial collaboration

Education

PhD in Finance

ABD acceptable

Job description

Position Available: August 16, 2027

Salary: Competitive.

The Finance Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, seeks a high-potential faculty member committed to excellence in teaching and research. The successful candidate will have expertise in finance, including areas such as risk management and insurance and real estate.

Applicants must have completed a PhD by the employment start date (August 16, 2027). Candidates who are ABD at the time of application are welcome to apply. Successful applicants must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Open until filled.

The Darla Moore School of Business is a globally recognized leader in business education and research, offering an outstanding environment for faculty committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching. Home to a world-class faculty and multiple research centers, the Moore School fosters collaboration, innovation, and global engagement while providing access to exceptional students and strong institutional support.

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, the state’s capital, the Moore School offers the advantages of a vibrant, affordable, and highly livable city. Columbia features a thriving arts and cultural scene, abundant outdoor recreation, and convenient access to both the Atlantic coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

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.