Location: Edinburg,TX, USA
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor in the School of Accountancy beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The School of Accountancy in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in accounting, at the rank of an assistant professor. All areas of expertise in accounting will be considered. Salary and benefits are AACSB-competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include publishing scholarly research in elite or high impact academic journals, teaching at both undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, and service. The successful candidate is expected to significantly contribute to the accounting concentration in the PhD program. The expected starting date is September 1, 2025.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.
The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is AACSB-accredited at the graduate and undergraduate levels and offers a Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing.
Minimum Qualifications
* Ph.D. degree (Accounting Concentration). ABDs will be considered, but the doctoral degree is required no later than the proposed start date.
* Record of elite or high impact scholarship as evidenced by a portfolio of high-quality published and/or ongoing research.
* Evidence of teaching effectiveness in accounting courses at the college/university level.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Completion of a doctoral degree in accounting by the starting date is necessary along with strong evidence of potential publication success in top journals and quality instruction. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are important.
Preferred Qualifications License or Certification Required? Salary Commensurate with Rank, Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2025