Posting Summary
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Posting Number FAC00275PO24
Advertised Title Assistant Professor
Campus Columbia
College/Division Darla Moore School of Business
Department DMSB Marketing
Advertised Salary Range $178,000 – $191,500
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description 

Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Marketing in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina seeks applications for a high-potential faculty member who aspires to excellence in research and teaching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2025. Teaching loads and summer support are competitive with other top-level marketing positions. All faculty searches are subject to the availability of funding.
Required Education and Experience
The position requires a PhD in marketing or a closely related field by the start date of employment (ABDs considered) with the potential to publish in top-tier marketing journals and for excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with research interest in consumer behavior are especially encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information 

Desired Start Date 08/16/2025
Job Open Date 12/19/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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 position is open until filled. 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.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. List of References and Contact Information