Assistant Professor of Clinical Finance and Business Economics - Real Estate and Investment

Applications are invited for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Clinical in the Department of Finance and Business Economics at the USC Marshall School of Business. The appointment will begin in the Fall semester of 2027.

Applicants are sought in the area of Real Estate Finance and Investment.

The faculty position is for a full-time academic appointment that is renewable. The position requires teaching the equivalent of six one-semester courses per academic year. The successful candidate will teach classes in the undergraduate and graduate programs. The candidate is also expected to engage in student advising and faculty service activities, including workshops, recruiting events, and other activities supportive of the Finance and Business Economics Department.

Preferred qualifications for this full-time position include a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in an appropriate area of study. Candidates nearing completion of their degree may also be considered. Preference may be given to individuals with relevant experience in teaching at the college/university level.

Application instructions: Only online applications via USC's faculty application portal will be accepted. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching accomplishments (e.g., evaluations, awards, etc.), and names and email addresses for a minimum of three letters of reference. Additional materials are optional.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026. Late applications accepted.

Screening of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted online.

For more information, email the Recruiting Committee Chair ([email protected]) or the FBE Department Chair, Christopher Parsons ( [email protected] ), or visit http://www.marshall.usc.edu/fbe .

The Department of Finance and Business Economics faculty are a collaborative and inclusive group of scholars who value diverse pedagogical, curricular, and methodological approaches.

Salary is dependent on qualifications, and employee benefits for full-time faculty are excellent.

The annual base salary range for this position is $132,494 - $160,000.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed, and background. USC is building a diverse faculty that embraces a range of disciplinary traditions. The University will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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