Research Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	FAC00278PO23
Advertised Title	Research Assistant Professor
Campus	Columbia
College/Division	Darla Moore School of Business
Department	DMSB Management
Advertised Salary Range	Competitive salary commensurate with experience and achievements
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Position Category	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	12 months
Work County	Richland
Tenure Information	Faculty Fellow
Job Search Category	Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	As part of the new Bridge to Faculty Program at the University of South Carolina, the Department of Management seeks a faculty fellow in the field of organizational behavior, human resources, and/or strategy to begin in Fall 2024. This two-year program is intended to lead to a tenure-track position in the Department. In keeping with the University’s commitment to “cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and thrive,” the Bridge to Faculty Program is designed to attract and retain promising scholars to the University of South Carolina with an emphasis on outreach to underrepresented early-career scholars. Specifically, the program seeks to recruit early-career scholars who, if successful during the program, will have the opportunity to transition to a tenure-track faculty appointment at USC at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. As a member of the 2nd cohort of Bridge to Faculty Fellows from across the university, the Fellow will have a home in the Department of Management alongside a dynamic group of scholars. With the additional support of USC’s Office of Access and Opportunity and Provost’s Office, Faculty Fellows will have access to institutional resources designed to support their readiness for a tenure-track position. The Faculty Fellow will be expected to: (1) develop a robust program of research in organizational behavior, human resources, and/or strategy (2) meet regularly with faculty mentors; (3) participate in professional development opportunities; and (4) participate in the intellectual life of the Department of Management and the University. The Fellow will also have the option to teach one class in the second year. This is a 12-month research faculty appointment. Upon demonstration of academic productivity, it will be renewed for a second year, and with evidence of continued productivity, it can be converted to a tenure-track faculty position in the third year. Salary is competitive, and the position includes a generous benefits package with access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. The Darla Moore School of Business provides a vibrant, highly supportive, and diverse research environment. The school is housed in a state of the art facility that offers an attractive balance of natural beauty and technological innovation. The Management Department (http://sc.edue/study/college_schools/moore/study/management/index.php) contains a highly productive and collaborative group of scholars with expertise in human resources, organizational behavior, and strategic management. Opportunities to connect with leading companies and executives through four centers housed in the Management Department: the Riegel and Emory Center for HR Research, the Center for Executive Succession, the Faber Entrepreneurship Center, and the Smartstate Center for Innovation and Commercialization. Current tenure-track faculty include: Paul Bliese, Laura Cardinal, Edwyna Hill, Audrey Korsgaard, Mark Maltarich, Lynn McFarland, Anthony Nyberg, Rob Ployhart, DJ Schepker, Adam Steinbach, Karoline Summerville, Scott Turner, and Pat Wright. The department is also home to a number of distinguished executives and practitioners serving as clinical professors and lecturers. The environment is inclusive, collegial, engaging, and intellectually stimulating. The Darla Moore School of Business is located on the University of South Carolina’s main campus in Columbia, SC (http://www.sc.edu/about/south_carolina_at_a_glance/index.php ). Columbia is a medium-sized city with a number of cultural amenities and attractions for many lifestyles usually only found in much larger cities (http://www.columbiacvb.com/about/accolades/ ). Located in the center of the state, Columbia is only 2 hours from sandy beaches and Charleston, 2 hours from the Smoky Mountains, 1.5 hours from Charlotte, and 3 hours from Atlanta. Columbia’s mild weather offers year-round outdoor opportunities and is adjacent to Lake Murray (http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/ ), a major tourist destination with approximately 650 miles of shoreline. At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Required Education and Experience	Applicants must have a PhD in management or a related field completed between July 1, 2019 and the start date of employment (ABDs considered).
Preferred Qualifications	We welcome and encourage applications from scholars who contribute to increasing diversity in their fields, as historically underrepresented persons in higher education, and/or by pursing scholarship that deepens understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues within the field.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date	08/16/2024
Job Open Date	12/07/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applications should include: a cover letter; a CV; a writing sample (25 pages maximum); and the names and email addresses of three recommenders, who will be prompted to submit letters of recommendation directly. (If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by August 15, 2024). If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Search Committee: Edwyna Hill ([email protected]) , (Chair) Anthony Nyberg ([email protected] ), or Adam Steinbach ([email protected] ). 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/160176
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