Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and will remain open until filled.

Position Details:

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

The TCU Department of Psychology is hiring a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2025. This position is part of a larger departmental “health-related” faculty hiring initiative. We seek candidates with expertise in Behavioral Neuroscience, Learning, or Computational Neuroscience with health-related, translational research. Primary consideration will be given to candidates who have completed a Ph.D. and at least one year of post-doctoral training by August 2025. Applicants should have a strong promise of external funding (Assistant) or have a funded research program (Associate) to be considered for the position. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) teach relevant undergraduate and graduate coursework in their area of expertise; (2) maintain an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and PhD students (3) establish fruitful collaborations with relevant faculty members in the department, and/or with the many other research Universities in the metroplex area, and (4) serve on the graduate committees for students in other departmental neuroscience labs and provide service to the college and university.

Specific application directions and information about the Psychology Department and TCU can be found below.
For further inquiries about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Brent Cooper (brenton.cooper@tcu.edu).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSITION
A. START DATE: August 2025
B. RESEARCH
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research program that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings. The successful candidate must be able to develop undergraduate and graduate research opportunities in their lab. Receiving extramural funding of research projects is expected for tenure. A competitive start-up package will be offered to allow the successful applicant to engage in productive research.
C. TEACHING
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the neurosciences within their area of expertise. The successful candidate’s teaching schedule is subject to change based on departmental needs.

Department Details:

The Department of Psychology at TCU utilizes the teacher-scholar model to understand and study behavior, and the biological underpinnings of behavior, in both humans and non-human animals. Teaching is central to our department’s mission; we hire faculty who are passionate about teaching and highly trained in their area of teaching specialty. We offer majors in Psychology (BA, BS), Neuroscience (BS), and Child Development (BA, BS), along with our graduate (PhD) program.
Research plays a major role in the professional life of our tenure-track faculty. Our animal facility supports a variety of small mammal and avian research programs and includes communal as well as individual laboratory space. It is expected that graduate and undergraduate students will be trained in the process of scientific inquiry. Faculty have access to a variety of research lab-related equipment, and considerable collegiality/sharing of equipment and expertise.
Our department’s curriculum and all faculty-related policies have been developed with consultation of the full faculty. We work together as a team, with the utmost respect and appreciation for all types and ways of contributing to our students and their success. Collegiality and teamwork are a hallmark of our department.
See https://cse.tcu.edu/psychology/index.php for more information about the department.

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Science & Engineering (CSE) encompasses 10 departments (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Nutritional Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology) as well the Ranch Management Program, which offers both an undergraduate degree and a one-year certificate program. The College is also home to the Pre-Health Professions Institute, the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development, the Institute of Behavioral Research, and the Institute for Ranch Management. The College is the second largest at TCU in terms of both undergraduate enrollment and number of majors. CSE contains a disproportionate percentage of high achieving students, as evidenced by the fact that almost one-half the students in the Honors College have majors in the College of Science & Engineering. Research opportunities abound for undergraduates, with over 40 percent of majors engaging in a substantive experience during which they work one-on-one with their faculty mentor. The College also has five doctoral programs and 16 master’s programs as well as two graduate certificate programs. The College faculty are true teacher-scholars, for whom instruction and research are viewed as complementary activities.

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.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

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:

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating their qualifications for this position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research experience and future plans, including research funding plans, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a statement that addresses how the applicant will promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research plans or teaching philosophy, and (6) the contact details (name, affiliation, e-mail address, and phone number) for three academic references that we will contact to request letters for select applicants.

TCU uses an online application protocol administered by Human Resources. All application materials must be submitted electronically at: jobs.tcu.edu

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.