Tenure Track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Level in Retailing The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management and the Department of Retailing at the University of South Carolina

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management and the Department of Retailing at the University of South Carolina is seeking one faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning January 2011.

The position will be a nine-month faculty position whose area of expertise is in sales, small business, and/or retail strategy. Qualified candidates must possess an earned doctorate in retailing, merchandising or a closely related area by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses; demonstrate an active, innovative, applied research agenda; identify and seek external funding to support research; and provide service that is beneficial to the department, college and university.

The effective start date for the position is January 2011. Review of applicants will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please send, via e-mail or regular post, a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Dianne Witten
Business Manager & HR Director
College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: 803-777-9326
dwitten@mailbox.sc.edu

The Department is part of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM). We are one of the largest Retailing Programs in the country with more than 400 majors. We offer a bachelor’s degree in Retailing, with specializations in either Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising, as well as a Master of Retailing degree. Our program is a leader on campus in terms of providing internship opportunities for our undergraduates through strong relationships with leading companies in the industry.

The University of South Carolina's main campus, located in the state capital, Columbia, and close to mountains and coast, is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an institution of "very high research activity." With over 27,000 students, 350 degree programs, and a nationally-ranked library system, the university is often considered to be one of the most beautiful campuses in an urban setting, with a population of over 650,000 in the greater metropolitan area.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.