Inside Higher Ed
Join to apply for the
Assistant Professor
role at
Inside Higher Ed 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Assistant Professor
role at
Inside Higher Ed 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. Logo
Posting Number:
FAC00144PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
Darla Moore School of Business
Department
DMSB Management Science
Advertised Salary Range
$185,000 - $190,000
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
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The Management Science Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor 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. The teaching responsibilities for this position could include courses in our business analytics or operations management curriculum. Our group has a vibrant doctoral program, and an expectation for this position is to contribute to the development of our PhD students.
The Operations and Supply Chain (OSC) group at the Moore School is well known for publishing its research in the top-tier OSC journals. Our undergraduate and graduate programs were ranked 3rd and 5th, respectively, in the most recent 2024 Gartner Research ranking of the Top 25 North American Supply Chain programs. Additionally, our department is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2024 INFORMS-UPS Prize for excellence in operations, management science, and analytics education. The Department houses an active Operations and Supply Chain Center, which cultivates outreach to industry and enhances practice-based pedagogical and scholarly research. Center partners include organizations such as Boeing, Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated, Continental Tire, Schaeffler, Siemens, and Sonoco Products Company, among others. The Management Science Department also plays a significant role in the Darla Moore School’s business analytics programs and initiatives. For more information about the Management Science Department, please visit our website:
https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/study/management_science/index.php
Salary and compensation are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and achievements. All faculty searches are subject to the availability of funding.
Required Education And Experience
The position requires a PhD or DBA in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management or a closely related field by the start date of employment, along with expertise in conducting empirical research with a focus on healthcare operations.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
08/22/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicant
All applicants must must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Carla Watson at
TTSearch@moore.sc.edu.
Letters of recommendation must be signed, be on letterhead, and be sent directly by the references (not by the applicant). Department representatives will be conducting prescreening interviews at upcoming conferences in Fall 2025, prior to on-campus interviews for finalist candidates.
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.
Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193782
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Professor jobs in
Columbia, SC . Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Assistant Professor in Accounting
Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank)
Electric Vehicle Engineering Adjunct Professor
Columbia, SC $2,607.30-$2,914.65 1 month ago Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Adjunct Professor – Information Systems Technology
Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank)
Adjunct Professor – Automotive Technology
Assistant Professor-Institutions and Inequalities
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Open Rank-Clinical (Assistant Prof., Associate Prof., Professor)
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Columbia, SC $2,607.30-$2,914.65 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant Professor
role at
Inside Higher Ed 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Assistant Professor
role at
Inside Higher Ed 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. Logo
Posting Number:
FAC00144PO25
Advertised Title
Assistant Professor
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
Darla Moore School of Business
Department
DMSB Management Science
Advertised Salary Range
$185,000 - $190,000
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
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The Management Science Department at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor 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. The teaching responsibilities for this position could include courses in our business analytics or operations management curriculum. Our group has a vibrant doctoral program, and an expectation for this position is to contribute to the development of our PhD students.
The Operations and Supply Chain (OSC) group at the Moore School is well known for publishing its research in the top-tier OSC journals. Our undergraduate and graduate programs were ranked 3rd and 5th, respectively, in the most recent 2024 Gartner Research ranking of the Top 25 North American Supply Chain programs. Additionally, our department is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2024 INFORMS-UPS Prize for excellence in operations, management science, and analytics education. The Department houses an active Operations and Supply Chain Center, which cultivates outreach to industry and enhances practice-based pedagogical and scholarly research. Center partners include organizations such as Boeing, Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated, Continental Tire, Schaeffler, Siemens, and Sonoco Products Company, among others. The Management Science Department also plays a significant role in the Darla Moore School’s business analytics programs and initiatives. For more information about the Management Science Department, please visit our website:
https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/study/management_science/index.php
Salary and compensation are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and achievements. All faculty searches are subject to the availability of funding.
Required Education And Experience
The position requires a PhD or DBA in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management or a closely related field by the start date of employment, along with expertise in conducting empirical research with a focus on healthcare operations.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
08/22/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicant
All applicants must must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Carla Watson at
TTSearch@moore.sc.edu.
Letters of recommendation must be signed, be on letterhead, and be sent directly by the references (not by the applicant). Department representatives will be conducting prescreening interviews at upcoming conferences in Fall 2025, prior to on-campus interviews for finalist candidates.
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.
Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193782
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Professor jobs in
Columbia, SC . Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Assistant Professor in Accounting
Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank)
Electric Vehicle Engineering Adjunct Professor
Columbia, SC $2,607.30-$2,914.65 1 month ago Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Adjunct Professor – Information Systems Technology
Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank)
Adjunct Professor – Automotive Technology
Assistant Professor-Institutions and Inequalities
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Open Rank-Clinical (Assistant Prof., Associate Prof., Professor)
Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Columbia, SC $2,607.30-$2,914.65 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr