"Instructor and Associate Director in Entrepreneurship and Innovation"

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.

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 hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu