"Assistant Professor of Finance"

Advertised Job Summary

Assistant Professor of Finance – School of Business Administration (Tenure-track)

The School of Business Administration (SOBA) at the University of South Carolina Aiken seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Finance to begin on January 1 or August 16, 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in finance, real estate, and analytics in both online and traditional settings. Candidates must possess a doctorate in finance from an AACSB accredited institution; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by 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. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

The School of Business Administration at USC Aiken is AACSB accredited, employs 17 full-time faculty members, and maintains five endowed faculty positions. The School enrolls over 700 students and offers undergraduate business concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, as well as an MBA. Learn more about the School of Business at www.usca.edu/soba.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and 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.

The initial screening of applicants will begin December 17, 2025, and continue until filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their application: a cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and full contact information for three professional references. Finalists will be required to provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as three letters of recommendation. Please direct additional questions to Ravi Narayanaswamy, Dean, School of Business Administration, RaviN@usca.edu, phone: 803-641-3459.

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in finance, real estate, and analytics in both online and traditional settings. Candidates must possess a doctorate in finance from an AACSB accredited institution; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by 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. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired.

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and full contact information for three professional references. Finalists will be required to provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, as well as three letters of recommendation. Please direct additional questions to Ravi Narayanaswamy, Dean, School of Business Administration, RaviN@usca.edu, phone: 803-641-3459.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The initial screening of applicants will begin December 17, 2025, and continue until filled.