Job description

Department: AIK Business
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

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 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

Instructor of Finance – School of Business Administration (non-tenure-track)

The School of Business Administration (SOBA) at the University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for the position of Instructor of Finance to begin on January 1 or August 16, 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, teaching, research, and service faculty position.

Requirements: Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate finance courses as assigned in both in-person and online settings. Candidates must have a conferred masters degree by time of appointment. The degree must be in finance or a field related to a business discipline from a university with an AACSB-accredited program. ABD preferred. Candidates for this position must meet the USC Aiken AACSB faculty qualifications based on a combination of scholarship and/or professional practice. 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 on December 19, 2025,and continue until filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their online application: a current CV, cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position, 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. Questions may be directed to Ravi Narayanaswamy, Dean, School of Business Administration, [email protected], phone: 803-641-3459.

The University of South Carolina Aiken (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 ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row. Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a 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. For more information about USCA visit www.usca.edu.

Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, 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, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.

Required Education and Experience

Requirements: Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate finance courses as assigned in both in-person and online settings. Candidates must have a conferred masters degree by time of appointment. The degree must be in finance or a field related to a business discipline from a university with an AACSB-accredited program. Candidates for this position must meet the USC Aiken AACSB faculty qualifications based on a combination of scholarship and/or professional practice. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

ABD preferred.

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Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a current CV, cover letter discussing qualifications and interest in the position, 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. Questions may be directed to Ravi Narayanaswamy, Dean, School of Business Administration, [email protected], 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 on December 19, 2025,and continue until filled.

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