Assistant Professor of Accounting

The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) invites qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Accounting position (starting date: August 15, 2013).  Candidates must commit to excellence in teaching accounting at the undergraduate level, and should possess research in their scholarly area and a research and publication record appropriate to rank.  Evidence of effective university teaching experience is required and candidates must have a strong desire to perform service work.  Candidate must possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or DBA) from an AACSB accredited institution.  ABD candidates will be considered.  Candidate must be able to teach auditing and accounting systems.  Preferred qualifications include accounting work experience, and professional certification (CPA or CMA). 

A senior institution of the University of South Carolina System, USCA ranks as the number one comprehensive, public institution in the South by U.S. News and World Report.  Situated on 450 acres, with an enrollment of 3,300 students, USCA is located one hour from Columbia, SC and thirty minutes from Augusta, GA. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and stately homes.  Aiken is located within three hours of Charleston, SC and coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. 

The School of Business is AACSB accredited, employs 14 full-time faculty members, and maintains five endowed faculty positions.  The School of Business enrolls approximately 600 students, and offers undergraduate business concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing. 

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit employment applications, letters of application, and curriculum vitae online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=xxxxx.  In addition, send three current letters of recommendation, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to the Accounting Search Committee at:

Dr. Linda C. Rodriguez

University of South Carolina Aiken

School of Business Administration

471 University Parkway

Aiken, SC 29801

Please contact Dr. Rodriguez at lindar@usca.edu or phone 803-641-3203 with questions.

USCA is strongly committed to increasing diversity, and is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.