Faculty Recruitment
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Faculty positions in the Jones Graduate School of Business are open rank (except where noted). Senior applicants must prove both a record of publishing in top journals as well as excellent teaching abilities. Junior applicants must demonstrate quantifiable potential for excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Applicants of diverse ethnicities are encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Rice University to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. Accordingly, Rice University does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in its admissions, its educational programs, or employment of faculty or staff.
Open Positions
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Lecturers in business communication at the Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice Business) instruct undergraduate, master’s level, and doctoral students on the theory and practice of strategic business communication. The curriculum covers communication strategy and structure; oral presentations (with and without presentation software); business writing; interpersonal communication; conflict communication; media communication; intercultural communication; and other strategic business topics.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent business communication skills, including public speaking, interpersonal, and business writing skills. They must have communication teaching experience, preferably including online teaching experience. Candidates must show a commitment to teaching excellence, as evidenced by outstanding course or workshop assessments, or summaries of course assessments. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for learning and self-improvement, including a willingness to embrace new pedagogical tools and trends. Rice Business strongly prefers candidates with prior business experience.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Masters Degree (or higher) in Communication, English, Journalism, Business Administration, Marketing/Public Relations, or another discipline in which communication is a primary academic focus. Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.
Education Preferred
Doctorate in one of the fields listed above.QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Required
- At least five years of business experience during which communication was a key component of the candidate’s job, or the ability to demonstrate significant knowledge of business.
- At least two years of experience teaching business communication or a communications-related course at the either the undergraduate or graduate level, or commensurate experience in corporate training.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application deadline is Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Applicants should apply at apply.interfolio.com/121164.
First stage: Submit resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation.
Second stage: If the candidate passes the first stage, he/she/they will be asked by March 29, 2023, to email transcripts, teaching evaluations (or summaries), and other support documents.
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The Finance Faculty group in the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of finance. The appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor to begin on July 1, 2023. The successful candidate is expected to produce high-quality research in the area of finance that results in publication in top journals in the field and teach across programs. A strong commitment to MBA and Ph.D. education is also expected.
Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Finance or Economics by July 1st of the year employment commences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application deadline is Friday, November 16, 2022. Applicants should apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/111640. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) graduate school transcripts, (4) two writing samples, and (5) three letters of recommendation (applicants must provide information for three references who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation).
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The Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University invites applications for one (possibly two) tenured positions in the study of the economics of entrepreneurship, innovation, and digitization. Appointments will be made in a newly formed Entrepreneurship group at either the seasoned Assistant, (tenured) Associate, or Full Professor ranks, to begin on July 1, 2023. Successful candidates are expected to produce high-quality economics-oriented research in the area of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digitization that results in publication in top disciplinary journals, and to teach classes on the topics of entrepreneurship, innovation, and digitization. A strong commitment to undergraduate, MBA and Ph.D. education is expected. All candidates should have a proven record of publication of economics-oriented research in top discipline-based journals, and candidates seeking appointment at a tenured level should have a portfolio of work that meets the standard for tenure at a top business school. Successful candidates will have a strong research agenda, solid analytical and/or empirical skills, and should aspire to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, including contributing to the creation and maintenance of a diverse and welcoming academic community.
With additional faculty hiring expected in the near future, the Entrepreneurship group at Rice Business aims to be a top department for the study of the economics of entrepreneurship, innovation and digitization within a top-tier business school. Located on a beautiful campus near downtown Houston, the fourth largest city in the nation, Rice University is consistently ranked in the top 20 research universities (U.S. News and World Report). Rice University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University and the Business School are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, have an excellent publication record, an active research program, and evidence of high quality teaching ability. We invite applicants from all economics-oriented fields. Applicants should hold a tenure-track faculty appointment or equivalent at their current institution.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants can apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/110176. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the search is closed. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) two representative research papers.
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The Strategy and Environment (SE) Faculty group in the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for one tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of strategic management. The appointment will be as of July 1, 2023. Successful candidates are expected to produce high-quality research that results in publications in top journals in the field and teach undergraduate and graduate students.
UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS:
Located on a beautiful campus near downtown Houston, the fourth largest city in the nation, Rice University is consistently ranked in the top 20 research universities (U.S. News and World Report). The University seeks to expand access, diversity, and inclusion as key part of its Vision for the Second Century. In this spirit, we welcome applications from all genders, members of historically underrepresented groups and others who exemplify diverse cultural experiences and those who have the skills, knowledge, and commitment to mentor all members of our diverse student population.
The SE group provides an excellent work environment within a top-tier business school. The group comprises 11 full-time faculty members: Prashant Kale, Balaji Koka, Haiyang Li (Area Coordinator), Tommy Pan Fang, Alessandro Piazza, Peter Rodriguez (Dean), Douglas Schuler, Laszlo Tihanyi (AMJ Editor), Duane Windsor, Anastasiya Zavyalova, and Anthea Zhang (SMS President-Elect). It is a diverse, collegial, and research-productive group, with close collaboration among faculty and doctoral students. Research support, teaching requirements, and salary are highly competitive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. in strategic management or related field by July 1st of the year employment commences. Candidates must have demonstrated strong potential to achieve excellence in scholarly research, top journal publications, and excellence of teaching.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
We will start reviewing applications on September 1, 2022 and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) graduate school transcripts, (4) job market paper, (5) a research statement, (6) any recent teaching evaluations (if available), and (7) three letters of recommendation (applicants must provide information for three references who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation). Applicants should apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/110821
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