Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the Operations and Supply Chain Management group within the Management Science Department. The target start date is August 16, 2026, with responsibilities spanning impactful empirical research and graduate/undergraduate teaching.

Candidates will teach courses in business analytics or operations management and mentor PhD students.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a closely related field, completed by the start date, with demonstrated expertise in empirical research.
• For Associate or Full Professor candidates: additional years of academic experience in accordance with the university’s academic policy and an established record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Preferred: none.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish empirical research in Operations and Supply Chain Management, targeting top‑tier journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business analytics and operations management.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students in the department’s doctoral program.
• Contribute to the Operations and Supply Chain Center, fostering industry partnerships and outreach.

Skills

Empirical research

Teaching

Education

PhD or DBA in Operations Management or SCM

Job description

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

The Management Science Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, invites applications for one open rank tenure‑track position within the Operations and Supply Chain Management group. The target start date for this position is August 16, 2026. Our tenure‑track faculty are expected to produce impactful empirical research targeting top‑tier journals and to demonstrate excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in our business analytics or operations management curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish empirical research in Operations and Supply Chain Management, targeting top‑tier journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business analytics and operations management.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students in the department’s doctoral program.
• Contribute to the Operations and Supply Chain Center, fostering industry partnerships and outreach.

Qualifications

• PhD or DBA in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a closely related field, completed by the start date, with demonstrated expertise in empirical research.
• For Associate or Full Professor candidates: additional years of academic experience in accordance with the university’s academic policy and an established record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Preferred: none.

Position Details

• Salary Range: $185,000 – $215,000 (competitive and commensurate with experience)
• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, 9‑month basis.
• Location: Columbia, Richland County.
• Tenure‑track / Tenured.

Desired Start Date

August 16, 2026

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 (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.