Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

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. Employment is expected to begin in January or August 2027.

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. The position also includes duties as Assistant or 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, Hayden Blackburn, Lindsay Byrne, Devin Burnell, Kyla Davis, Will Drover (Chair), Rodney D'Souza, Keith Hmieleski, Emily Neubert, Stella Seyb, Michael Sherrod, Barbara Silva, Allison Taylor, Kelly Trager and Lianne Yang.

School/College Description:

The nationally ranked TCU Neeley School of Business has more than 3,500 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs, with approximately one third of TCU students in its programs as majors, minors or advanced degree seekers. Departments include Accounting, Business Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Management and Leadership, Marketing and Supply and Value Chain Management, as well as seven graduate programs including full-time, part-time and online MBA and MS degrees. The Neeley School was ranked No. 9 in the nation and No. 1 in Texas for highest starting salaries for undergraduates in 2022 (Poets&Quants, 2022). The school’s BBA is ranked #25 Best Undergraduate program in 2024, and was named one of the top 10 Undergraduate Business Schools to Watch (Poets&Quants, 2022). The Neeley School has the No. 36 ranked Full-time MBA in the U.S., and is No. 8 for Learning, No. 24 for Entrepreneurship, and No. 32 for Networking (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2024).

The Neeley School is committed to fostering an inclusive, scholarly community composed of individuals who, through their diverse and sometimes competing perspectives, contribute to a free and intellectually challenging culture where students, faculty, staff and alumni have equitable opportunities and can forge paths toward personal and professional growth. We build upon the momentum generated by living the Neeley Promise: The Neeley School of Business unleashes human potential with leadership at the core and innovation in our spirit.

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:

• 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, hrtalent@tcu.edu.

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.