Rice University has one open rank tenure track position in Organizational
Behavior starting Fall 2009. This position supports the expansion of the
Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management.
Qualifications
This position will be filled by an individual actively conducting research
who can teach core and elective courses in organizational behavior, has a
disciplinary background in organizational behavior, organizational or social
psychology, or sociology and holds a strong scholarly research record
appropriate to rank as evidenced by publications in premier journals of the
field. Demonstrated research and teaching excellence is required. The ideal
candidate is expected to be collegial and contribute to the development of
the Jones School, Rice University, and our multiple stakeholders. Salary and
summer support are competitive with other major research universities.
About the Jones School
The Rice MBA develops principled, innovative thought leaders in global
communities with highly active research faculty engaging students and the
broader business community. Under the leadership of Dean Bill Glick and
through the generous support of a vibrant business community, the Jones
School intends to further build on its stellar academic reputation. In the
last three years, the curriculum for the Rice MBA and the MBA for Executives
have been redesigned, the MBA for Professionals and an undergraduate
business minor were launched successfully, a Ph.D. program was approved, and
Executive Education has grown rapidly. As the Jones School continues to
grow, faculty members enjoy a vigorous intellectual community supported by
highly-attractive research resources and teaching schedules in the recently
completed state-of-the-art facility, the Janice and Robert McNair Hall.
Significant additional faculty growth is anticipated.
The Rice MBA program is ranked among the top 30 in the US by the Financial
Times and 40th by US News and World Report, which reflects the school's
continued upward trajectory. Its programs are highly regarded by the
corporate community as well - the starting salary of our students ranked
25th in US News and World Report and the salaries three years after
graduation ranked 26th in Financial Times.
Rice University is consistently ranked one of America's best teaching and
research universities distinguished by a collaborative culture that crosses
disciplines and integrates teaching and research. Ideally located in Houston
- a powerful business hub well known as the global leader in the energy
industry and second only to New York in the number of Fortune 500
headquarters - the Jones School also neighbors the world's largest medical
center, which employs more than 73,000 people.
Application Procedure: By October 1, 2008, or if not filled, the 1st and
15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed. Candidates must
supply curriculum vitae and a letter of interest via e-mail to
organizationalbehaviorrecruit@rice.edu or mail to: Attn: Margaret Richardson
De Sosa, Organizational Behavior Recruiting, Jones Graduate School of
Management - MS 531, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005. New doctorates or
recent graduates are strongly encouraged to have reference letters submitted
independently. References will be requested during the latter stages of the
selection process for more experienced candidates. The position will remain
open until filled. If you have any further questions, please contact
Jennifer George or Bill Glick. For more information about Rice University
and the Jones School, please see the web site at
http://www.jonesgsm.rice.edu. Rice University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer