Assistant Professsor of English

Application Deadline:

November 10, 2026

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The Department of English at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank with a focus in law and literature and a scholarly specialization in any period within either pre-1950 American literature or post-1900 British and/or Irish literature. We seek a colleague whose work will contribute to growing pre-law programs in the English department, with opportunities to participate in a developing pre-law institute in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts.

Tenure line faculty have a regular 3/2 course load, and newly hired faculty receive pre-tenure course release support for research. All tenure-line faculty teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate M.A. and Ph D theses/dissertations, and serve on graduate student committees. Candidates with relevant expertise may also contribute to our department’s programs in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies and Women and Gender Studies as well as the program in Digital Culture/Data Analytics and other interdisciplinary initiatives. The position carries a nationally competitive salary, benefits, and internal research support.

Department Details:

As the largest department in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts, the TCU Department of English is a vibrant and diverse intellectual community. We offer distinct majors and minors in the study of writing and rhetorics; literatures and cultures; and creative writing as well as an MA in English (including an Accelerated BA to MA program), a PhD in English, a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, and a pilot postdoctoral program. We also serve as the administrative home for the programs in Women and Gender Studies and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies. Our 35 full-time permanent faculty members are dedicated teacher-scholars and productive leaders in their fields. The department values and supports synergistic inquiry between the areas of study represented within the department as well as interdisciplinary connections across the university.

Learn more about us at https://addran.tcu.edu/english/

School/College Description:

Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 10 departments (Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, and World Languages & Global Studies ), and two units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force). AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition.

University & Fort Worth Description:

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class, private, Carnegie-classified national research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States.

TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful — spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from downtown.

The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty members.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the United States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, anchored by 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 stands as one of the premier performance venues in the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Required qualifications: A PhD in English or a relevant discipline in hand at the time of appointment, an excellent track-record in research, and demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level.

Review of materials begins November 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Required materials must be submitted to TCU’s online application:
● CV
● Letter of application outlining research and teaching interests and ability to contribute to pre-law programs
● 2- to 3-page abstract of dissertation or book project
● Writing sample

Additional materials will be requested after first-round review: three letters of recommendation and unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.