Job Description

Posting Number
FAC00140PO21

Advertised Title
Assistant Professor of Management

Campus
Sumter

College/Division
USC Sumter College/Division

Department
USC Sumter - Palmetto College

Advertised Salary Range
Salary commensurate with education & experience

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis
9 months

Work County
Sumter

Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category
Faculty

About UofSC

About University of South Carolina
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.

Diversity Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina Sumter (UofSCS) invites qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Management position with an anticipated starting date of January 1, 2022. Candidates must be willing and able to teach upper-level undergraduate courses in business and management in both traditional and online settings. This is 9-month full-time teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Business Administration (Ph.D. or DBA ) from an AACSB accredited institution with a concentration in Management. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy SOBA guidelines for AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification. The initial screening of applicants will begin October 15, 2021 and continue until filled.

Courses will be taught on the UofSCS campus in support of the UofSC Aiken Business Program at Sumter, which is an off-site degree completion program in management. Other courses will be taught online in support of the UofSC Aiken Palmetto College degree in management. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours (four courses) per semester. Overload courses are often requested. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required.

Candidates must be willing to serve, as assigned, on both UofSC Sumter committees and UofSC Aiken School of Business Administration ( SOBA ) committees. The position requires the academic advising of UofSC Sumter students.

The UofSC Sumter is a 2-year public university located in Sumter, South Carolina. It is one of the four regional UofSC campuses and part of the University of South Carolina System. UofSCS is home to approximately 1,380 students and fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. UofSCS confers two-year associate degrees and offers baccalaureate degree programs in business, education, and nursing through USC Aiken. This is the beginning of college education for many of our students, from where they enter four-year campuses and move on to graduate and professional fields. Learn more about UofSCS at www.uscsumter.edu.
The School of Business Administration at UofSC Aiken is AACSB accredited, employs 16 full-time faculty members, and maintains five endowed faculty positions. A senior institution of the UofSC System, UofSC Aiken ranks as the number one Regional Comprehensive Public College in the South by U.S. News and World Report for 2021. Learn more About UofSC Aiken at www.usca.edu.

Required Education and Experience
Candidates must possess a doctorate in Business Administration (Ph.D. or DBA ) from an AACSB accredited institution. A concentration in Management is preferred. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy SOBA guidelines for AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date
01/01/2022

Job Open Date
09/13/2021

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021 and continue until the search is closed.

As part of the online process, a cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts and three current letters of recommendation must be attached to the online application form. Please direct questions to the Search Committee chair, Dr. David Decker, ddecker@uscsumter.edu, 803-938-3773.

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/106065

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

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Optional Documents

Teaching Statement

Research Statement

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