Description

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Texas Christian University invites applications and nominations for a position as Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Associate Director for the TCU Neeley Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation within the Neeley School of Business. Employment is expected to begin in January or August 2026.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate significant accomplishments in both the teaching and practice of entrepreneurship. The position is a faculty appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, along with duties as Associate Director of the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation-focused on managing and expanding institute programs-and contributions to departmental service.

Collegiality and a demonstrated ability to work with others are important. The teaching load and salary are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Department Details:

The department provides an exceptional work environment, with highly supportive colleagues who are dedicated to the vision of being world class thought leaders. We realize this vision through excellence in research, teaching and professional service. We are seeking candidates who share in our vision and can contribute effectively to our highly productive and collaborative environment.

In recent years, the department's programs have been ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review/Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Business Insider. Most recently, TCU's Entrepreneurship Program received the 2025 United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) National Model Program Award for Large Institutions, and the 2024 NASDAQ Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. The department's primary academic programs include an undergraduate business major and minor in entrepreneurship and innovation, and a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation. These programs are supported by a number of co-curricular activities offered through the TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, including the Values and Ventures Business Plan Competition, Shaddock Seed Fund, Entrepreneurial Intern Scholars Program, and Entrepreneurship Club.

Department and Institute members include: Tom Allison, Aaron Anglin, Eric Arseneau, Antonio Banos, Lindsay Byrne, Devin Burnell, Kyla Davis, Will Drover (Chair), Rodney D'Souza, Keith Hmieleski, Cedric James, Emily Neubert, Stella Seyb, Michael Sherrod, Allison Taylor, Kelly Trager and Lianne Yang.

School/College Description:

The nationally ranked TCU Neeley School of Business has more than 3,500 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs, with approximately one third of TCU students in its programs as majors, minors or advanced degree seekers. Departments include Accounting, Business Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Management and Leadership, Marketing and Supply and Value Chain Management, as well as seven graduate programs including full-time, part-time and online MBA and MS degrees. The Neeley School was ranked No. 9 in the nation and No. 1 in Texas for highest starting salaries for undergraduates in 2022 (Poets&Quants, 2022). The school's BBA is ranked #25 Best Undergraduate program in 2024, and was named one of the top 10 Undergraduate Business Schools to Watch (Poets&Quants, 2022). The Neeley School has the No. 36 ranked Full-time MBA in the U.S., and is No. 8 for Learning, No. 24 for Entrepreneurship, and No. 32 for Networking (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2024).

The Neeley School is committed to fostering an inclusive, scholarly community composed of individuals who, through their diverse and sometimes competing perspectives, contribute to a free and intellectually challenging culture where students, faculty, staff and alumni have equitable opportunities and can forge paths toward personal and professional growth. We build upon the momentum generated by living the Neeley Promise: The Neeley School of Business unleashes human potential with leadership at the core and innovation in our spirit.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities - High Research Activity.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You'll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region's thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums-the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

• Candidates for the position should possess (or expect completion by start date) an earned master's in entrepreneurship, business management or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching courses in the area of entrepreneurship.
• Experience in external relations, events planning and management.
• Experience in running pitch competitions
• Experience in running mentoring programs and workshops
• Experience developing processes, procedures, and protocols to improve the operations of a new or existing program.
• Ability to assess diverse stakeholder needs and create appropriate solutions.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, including complex or technical content.
• High degree of professionalism when working with diverse constituencies to represent the organization.
• Ability to prioritize, pivot, and excel in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operations activities such as events planning, budgeting, financial analysis, basic fundraising processes, short-and long-range planning, and human resources.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and customer service skills.
Applicants should attach the following to the online application: (1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position, (2) curriculum vita demonstrating teaching and practice accomplishments in the area of entrepreneurship, (3) and the names of three references with addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. References will not be contacted without approval of the candidate. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Requests for additional information or assistance should be directed to: TCU Office of Human Resources [email protected]

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.