Application Deadline:

Open until the position is filled

Position Details:

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

The Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences in the College of Education at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for appointment as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in the graduate and undergraduate levels in the bilingual, TESOL, and special education programs. The department currently offers preparation and opportunities for certification in Bilingual Education, TESOL, and Special Education—all areas are directly impacted by national teacher shortages and involved with creating the new Bilingual Special Education certification in Texas.

The successful candidate for this position will have strong potential for or a demonstrated track record of research excellence focused broadly on bilingual education (e.g., bi-literacy, dual language education, language & identity development of active bilingual learners/users of English/users of English [ABLE] students, etc.). We are especially interested in scholars pursuing research in the following areas: bilingual special education; intersectionality of disability, race, and bilingualism. The successful candidate will have potential for or a record of securing external grants to support their research program at the level necessary to ensure the impact of their work. Successful candidates will also be invited to join the Alice Neeley Special Education Research & Service (ANSERS) Institute’s core faculty.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, advising, professional development, and service commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to TESOL/bilingual education within the department’s teacher certification programs
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, including serving on oral/comprehensive examination and dissertation committees within the department
• Maintain a robust line of research and publication
• Have the potential for or a record of securing external grants to support their program of research
• Collaborate with department faculty on student recruitment, assessment, and retention, program evaluation, and issues related to field-based teacher preparation
• Continue the work of college and campus-level programs that seek to recruit, prepare, and sustain a more community-represented work force (e.g., BESO, Maestro)
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and program-related professional organizations

Required Qualifications:
• An earned doctorate, or expected completion by August 2025, in a field related to bilingual education
• Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish
• Academic record of excellence in research and teaching at a level appropriate to rank
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in PK-12 classrooms
• Commitment to field-based teacher preparation
• Experience teaching emergent/ABLE/bilingual students
• Experience or research related to bilingual special education
• College or university teaching experience

Department Details:

School/College Description:

TCU’s College of Education provides exceptional preparation for the most inspired and inspiring educators, counselors, leaders, and youth advocates. The college offers both B.S. and B.S.E. degrees at the undergraduate level, as well as five master's programs and five doctoral programs, many of which are nationally recognized. Programs include eighteen content area pathways to teacher certification in K -12 education along with programs and/or concentrations in youth advocacy, early intervention, bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL), curriculum and instruction, curriculum studies, counseling and counselor education, educational leadership, higher education leadership, science education, mathematics education, language and literacy education, and special education. TCU is the only university in the nation with two on-campus laboratory schools, Starpoint and KinderFrogs, for children with learning differences. Students have the opportunity to engage in real-world experiences with our centers, institutes, programs, and community partners.

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:

The review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted online through the TCU Human Resources website at jobs.tcu.edu. Applicants may search for this position by entering the 6-digit requisition number above or the title in the search field. Complete the application, which consists of personal contact information, three references and their contact information, and a voluntary survey. Then, upload 1) a letter of application that addresses the required qualifications, including outlining areas of proposed or current research, 2) a full CV, and 3) a statement of teaching philosophy. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the process from the three references. References will receive an email from TCU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf.

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.