Title Information Faculty TitleAssistant Professor Job Class Code10031 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1730 Working TitleAssistant Professor in the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship/Accountancy Number of Vacancies1 LocationRio Grande Valley Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure StatusTenure Track FTE1 Scope of Job 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 (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) . 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? SalaryCommensurate with Rank, Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date09/01/2025 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Open Date10/15/2024 Close Date Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Special Instructions to Applicants Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Please Note Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44425 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Teaching Philosophy + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + List of 3 References + Letter of Interest + Research Statement Optional Documents + Writing / Publication Sample + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Multi Media + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + Other Document + Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3