Assistant Professor

Advertised Job Summary

The School of Accounting in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina located in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a high-potential faculty member who aspires to excellence in research and teaching for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2026. Teaching loads and summer support are competitive with other top-level accounting positions. All faculty searches are subject to the availability of funding.

Required Education and Experience

• This position requires the candidate to possess a PhD in Accounting by the start date of employment (August 16, 2026).
• Our tenure-track faculty are expected to produce impactful research targeting top-tier accounting journals and to demonstrate excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Examples of additional responsibilities include service to the School of Accounting, the Darla Moore School of Business, the university, and the profession, such as journal reviewing/editing, academic community engagement, student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.
• New graduates and candidates with up to three years of academic teaching experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• The School of Accounting has a strategic focus on experimental/behavioral accounting research.
• Candidates who share this focus are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be considered in our initial review, candidates must submit vitae, samples of research, and evidence of teaching excellence. Letters of recommendation should be submitted to ACCTrecruit@moore.sc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct any additional inquiries to ACCTrecruit@moore.sc.edu.