"Assistant Professor of Economics"

The Department of Economics at Rice University in Houston, TX, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin on July 1, 2026. The individual selected for this position will conduct high-quality research in Development Economics or Microeconomic Theory, teach undergraduate and graduate classes in either of those fields, publish papers in top journals, and present at conferences.

Candidates should show evidence of research excellence and a commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The minimum educational requirement is a Ph.D. in economics. Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled by June 30, 2026.

The Economics Department is a dynamic unit within Rice’s School of Social Sciences that has hired over a dozen outstanding scholars in recent years and is committed to pathbreaking research and exceptional teaching. Houston is a cosmopolitan and diverse city, characteristics that are reflected in the University, including academic resources in women and gender issues, African and African American studies, Latinx and Latin American studies, and Asian studies, as well as the Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of research, and a teaching statement. The cover letter and teaching statement may include how you would contribute to the development of a broadly inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service. All candidates must apply online at Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/173887. Applicants also must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2025. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing Access and Institutional Excellence. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and fostering an academic community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

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.