Application Deadline:
December 14, 2026
Position Details:
This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person.
The John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice [PPP] to join the college's core interdisciplinary faculty, beginning August 2027. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching appointment with a clear path to promotion to Associate PPP and Full PPP.
Teaching and areas of interest
The successful candidate will create and teach interdisciplinary courses for Roach Honors students. We especially welcome candidates whose teaching draws on the humanities, the social sciences, social innovation, or public problem solving. We are particularly interested in candidates who can draw on their professional experience and research interests to design and teach a wide range of engaging courses. The standard teaching load is three courses in one semester and four in the other.
We seek a colleague who:
- Is an excellent, dynamic teacher committed to high-impact, experiential, and community-building practices in the undergraduate classroom;
- Brings experience leading discussion-based seminars and designing active and experiential learning making use of high-impact practices;
- Mentors students with care and sustained engagement; and
- Collaborates across the university and helps raise the profile of the Roach Honors College.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant field by May 15, 2027
- University-level teaching experience or relevant professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in an honors college or program, or in an interdisciplinary setting
- Experience with community partnerships or experiential course design
School/College Description:
The John V. Roach Honors College is a community of ambitious, intellectually curious students from every major on campus (over 1,200 in total, approximately 10 percent of the TCU undergraduate population). Honors College faculty craft unique learning experiences through which students encounter ideas and perspectives beyond their majors, adding depth and context to students’ undergraduate studies and accelerating their personal growth. Through high-impact practices such as intercultural and interdisciplinary inquiry, discussion-intensive seminars, independent research and creative projects, and community-engaged learning, Honors students are immersed in a culture of transformative inquiry. Honors students are further supported by a dedicated team of Honors Academic Advisors.
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 more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 71 master’s level programs and 38 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including healthcare, business, energy and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 13,241, including 11,452 undergraduates and 1,789 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,600 faculty and staff, including more than 775 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 10th-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 2026-27 as the No. 3 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, Ariat Arena, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
Review of applications begins December 14, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
Apply online through the TCU Human Resources website at job.tcu.edu. Search for the requisition number or the position title. The online application asks for your contact information, contact information for three references, and an optional voluntary survey.
Then upload the following:
- A letter of application that describes your teaching philosophy in an interdisciplinary honors context, with examples of courses you have taught or would like to design
- Curriculum vitae
- Names of three references will only be required for finalists.
Full consideration will be given only to applications that include all requested materials.
Questions about the application process may be directed to the TCU Office of Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the Roach Honors College may be directed to Dr. Stacy Landreth Grau, Associate Dean (s.grau@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.
