Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Business Information Systems Program

Position Details:

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

Texas Christian University invites applications for the non-tenure track position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Business Information Systems Program in the Neeley School of Business beginning August 2026. The base teaching load is 4-4 (eight 3-credit hour sections per year). For those who assume the Director role (preferred) the base teaching load is 3-3 (six 3-credit hour sections per year). There are opportunities for additional summer teaching as desired. Administrative responsibilities as Director include: engaging with practice; promoting the BIS major to industry, employers, and students; recruiting and managing an advisory board of industry executives; maintaining a contemporary curriculum; maintaining alumni relationships; facilitating internship and full-time placement.

Department Details:

The Business Information Systems program at Neeley has more than doubled in size over the past few years. We graduate high performing systems analysts, consultants, BI analysts and project managers, and achieve a near 100% placement rate. We are looking for a colleague with a rich background in the IT industry and a desire to facilitate interactions between students and industry partners. Preference will be given to applicants who provide evidence of excellence in teaching and student mentoring. Candidates for the position should possess a Ph.D. in a technical field, preferably related to Information Systems.

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.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system at https://jobs.tcu.edu. Under "Jobs by Category” select "Neeley School of Business" to find this position among a listing of all business school positions. Applicants should submit the following to the online application: (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV. Candidates may submit evidence of teaching excellence or potential. All questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Kelly Slaughter kelly.slaughter@tcu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Christian University

2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76109, USA

"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Business Information Systems Program"

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