The Organizational Behavior (OB) faculty group at Rice Business at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior positions. We welcome both rookie and experienced candidates at the assistant professor level. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2026.  Successful candidates are expected to produce interesting, high-quality research in organizational behavior, publish in top journals, and teach undergraduate, MBA, or doctoral courses in the field of OB. 

The OB faculty at Rice University takes pride in publishing high-impact research in top-tier journals and strives to provide transformative learning experiences for our highly ranked undergraduate and MBA programs. The OB group provides an excellent work environment within a top-tier business school and a growing PhD program.  A major expansion of our physical space to accommodate our expanding enrollment will be completed by the end of the academic year. 

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: https://www.visithoustontexas.com/

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR APPLICANTS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. in OB or a 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 in the field of OB. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

First round, priority application reviews will begin on September 12, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible at http://apply.interfolio.com/169772. Applications must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) job market paper, (4) a research statement, (5) any recent teaching evaluations (if available), and (6) three 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 OB; 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.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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