Job description

Aiken, SC

Department: AIK Business
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About UofSC

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 bachelors 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

Associate Dean, School of Business Administration

The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) invites applications for the Associate Dean, School of Business Administration position. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position. The expected start date is August 16, 2025.

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 undergraduate students and offers undergraduate business concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing through traditional face-to-face instruction. The accounting and management concentrations are also offered online through USCs Palmetto College. The school also offers an online MBA degree that has grown quickly and serves over 700 graduate students. The MBA has a general track and concentrations in accounting, finance, and project management. Learn more about the School of Business Administration at www.usca.edu/soba.

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Business Administration, the Associate Dean will assist in the schools academic, administrative, and budgetary leadership. The Associate Dean must be committed to providing an education that supports, develops, and creates skills and competencies in students based on the liberal arts. The Associate Dean must also support the Dean in leading the school in continuing to provide its students with the highest quality business education, per the standards and expectations of AACSB. The Associate Dean must model excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and promote high expectations across the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D./DBA or other terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, in a business-related field, with a record that justifies tenure as Full/Associate Professor.
• Experience teaching both online and face-to-face graduate/undergraduate courses in the fields offered in the School of Business Administration.
• Higher education administrative experience at the departmental level or above
• Conduct research as needed (including conference papers, journals, and/or grants) to maintain academic qualifications as defined by AACSB.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the dean and faculty to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities that align with emerging priorities and the schools/universitys overall mission and vision.
• Coordinate and prepare draft accreditation reports, including data coordination and data presentation/visualization for both business program accreditation cycles.
• Supervise Graduate and Undergraduate Academic Advising processes, including professional and classified personnel.
• An ability to foster faculty development in the full range of teaching, research, and service
• Assist the Dean in initiatives with budget, curriculum, and policy and procedure development as needed.
• Lead and/or participate with collaborative teams to secure external funding opportunities that support strategic initiatives, including grants, fellowships, and industry partnerships.
• Maintain School of Business Administration key deadlines regarding the primary functions of budget/finances, academic programming and reporting, hiring, AACSB accreditation, and university compliance; ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with school and university priorities.
• Manage special programs or projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An exemplary record of outstanding academic and professional achievement
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Strong and effective communication and public relations skills with the ability to develop relationships with external constituencies
• A passion to add value to students and an ability to find innovative ways to provide this value
• Strong administrative leadership is needed to handle the growth of the school, which includes finding ways to increase its resources
• Ability to work with the university, external partners, and alumni to increase fundraising for the school
• A record of promoting a cohesive and inclusive work environment

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons based on 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.

Review of applications will begin July 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their online application: a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and complete contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without permission. Please direct additional questions to Joe Iglesias, Search Chair, [email protected]. Finalists must submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.

USCA, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and masters degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study. USCA has been ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year. Additionally, USCA was recognized as the best college for veterans and a top performer in social mobility. USCA is South Carolinas COPLAC institution, providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.

Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, fantastic weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes. For more information about USC Aiken, please visit the website at www.usca.edu.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D./DBA or other terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, in a business-related field, with a record that justifies tenure as Full/Associate Professor.
• Experience teaching both online and face-to-face graduate/undergraduate courses in the fields offered in the School of Business Administration.
• Higher education administrative experience at the departmental level or above
• Conduct research as needed (including conference papers, journals, and/or grants) to maintain academic qualifications as defined by AACSB.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• An exemplary record of outstanding academic and professional achievement
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Strong and effective communication and public relations skills with the ability to develop relationships with external constituencies
• A passion to add value to students and an ability to find innovative ways to provide this value
• Strong administrative leadership is needed to handle the growth of the school, which includes finding ways to increase its resources
• Ability to work with the university, external partners, and alumni to increase fundraising for the school
• A record of promoting a cohesive and inclusive work environment

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Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and complete contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without permission. Please direct additional questions to Joe Iglesias, Search Chair, [email protected]. Finalists must submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.

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.

Review of applications will begin July 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

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