Assistant Professor of Accounting

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.

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of the dynamic Museum District in Houston, Texas, the most diverse and fourth largest city in the nation. In addition to its beautiful campus, Rice University is consistently ranked in the top 20 research universities (U.S. News and World Report). Houston is a great place to live:

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 Final date to receive applications is November 1, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the search is closed. Applicants should apply at  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).

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Accounting; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds;

accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.