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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The Jones Graduate and Virani Undergraduate School of Business at Rice University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of accounting. The appointment will be made at the rank of assistant professor of Accounting and will begin on July 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to produce high-quality research in the area of accounting that results in publications in top journals in the field and to effectively teach undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. courses in accounting (and/or related fields). Applicants should also have a commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive academic community.
Experienced candidates may be considered for assistant professor. If you wish to be considered by the search committee, please upload the materials at the link below and indicate in your cover letter your appropriate rank.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. in accounting or related field by July 1st of the year employment commences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application deadline is November 1, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the search is closed. Applicants should apply at apply.interfolio.com/172729. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement and copies of any teaching evaluations, (5) job market paper, (6) any other research studies, and (7) three letters of recommendation (applicants must provide information for three references who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation).
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and actively encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups.
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