Instructor in Communication Studies

Application Deadline:

3/27/2026

Position Details:

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

The Department of Communication Studies in the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, invites applications for an Instructor specializing in public speaking, starting in August 2026. Qualified applicants must possess at least a master's degree in communication studies by semester start.

The successful candidate will teach COMM 10123 (Communicating Effectively), which is an Oral Communication competency course that is a requirement of the TCU Core Curriculum. As such, the person in this position has the potential to help lead the department in our vision to provide both excellence in skill development and understanding foundational Communication Studies principles. This position requires demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching. Expertise and experience teaching public speaking, interpersonal, and small group communication skills and working with first-year undergraduate students is preferred. We seek candidates who are committed to providing students with an active, supportive learning environment, and candidates who are able to teach all regular semester courses in person on campus across our available teaching time slots five days per week. Teaching accounts for 80% of the instructor’s responsibilities (four COMM 10123 sections each fall and spring semester) with service and professional activity accounting for the remaining 20%. Opportunities exist for teaching synchronous online COMM 10123 sections during summer sessions, which are compensated with overload pay.

Department Details:

The Schieffer College Department of Communication Studies is the academic home to 500 students, who complete the bachelor of science degree, the minor, or the master of science degree. The department also offers TCU’s core essential competency in effective oral communication and houses TCU’s nationally ranked speech and debate program. The department’s faculty regularly publish in top tier journals and are active in the National Communication Association. The master’s degree program ranks among the most research productive in the nation and has a strong track record of placing students in professional positions and doctoral programs.

School/College Description:

In 2023, the Schieffer College celebrated the 10th anniversary of its naming for TCU alumnus and longtime CBS network TV correspondent Bob Schieffer. The college is the academic home for four departments: Communication Studies; Film, Television, and Digital Media; Journalism; and Strategic Communication. Some 1,150 undergraduate student majors complete coursework in areas that include: Advertising and Public Relations; Cinema and Media Studies; Digital and Social Media; Health Communication and Media; Interpersonal and Organizational Communication; Journalism and News Media Studies; and Sports Broadcasting. About 30 graduate students pursue master’s degrees in Communication Studies or Strategic Communication, and some 60 full-time and 15 part-time faculty teach in the college. The college’s award-winning student experiential learning activities include print, video, and digital news media, a speech and debate team, an advertising and public relations agency, a radio station, and sports broadcasting productions. The college also offers a number of off-campus study options to students.

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:

Applications must include the following: 1) a cover letter that addresses the position requirements, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations and at least one teaching artifact, and 5) a list of three academic references with current contact information included. Applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system.

All questions regarding the application process should be directed to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Review of applications begins March 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

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.