Application Deadline
December 7, 2026
Position Details
This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person.
Specialization areas: Public Humanities and Spatial Humanities
The John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University invites applications for the Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professorship in Humanities, a tenured appointment beginning August 2027. The appointment will be made at the rank of either Professor or Associate Professor; Associate Professors should possess a record that positions them for promotion to Professor. Tenure for this position resides in the Roach Honors College.
The successful candidate may come from any humanities discipline but will work in public humanities, spatial humanities, or both. Public humanities bring humanistic inquiry to communities and audiences beyond the academy [through exhibitions, oral history, digital projects, ethnography, or community partnerships]. Spatial humanities examine how physical, geographic, and built environments shape human communication, community life, and social belonging.
We seek a distinguished and dynamic teacher-scholar whose interdisciplinary interests shape both teaching and research, and who:
- Maintains a significant, ongoing research agenda with scholarly or creative work that enhances the Roach Honors College and TCU;
- Uses that research as a catalyst for innovative teaching and bringing high-impact, experiential practices to undergraduate honors students;
- Mentors students with sustained engagement and connects effectively with students from a range of backgrounds and experiences;
- Is eager to mentor and work with faculty colleagues; and
- Collaborates generously and ambitiously, enriching the Roach Honors College’s contributions to its students and to the TCU and Fort Worth communities while elevating the national profile of the John V. Roach Honors College.
Required qualifications
- Doctoral or terminal degree
- Active and dynamic research agenda
- A distinguished record of publications or creative work that meets TCU's standards for tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- Demonstrated achievement as a creative and reflective teacher capable of effectively teaching honors courses at the undergraduate level that appeal to students interests and the Roach Honors Ethos;
- Demonstrated success in fostering an atmosphere of collegiality and working with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, including colleagues in other Colleges
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working with Honors students and Honors colleges/programs
- Scholarship or practice in public humanities, spatial humanities, or both
- Experience designing and teaching a range of interdisciplinary courses
- Experience securing external research funding
Department Details
The Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professorship in Humanities in the John V. Roach Honors College is named after Dr. Ronald E. Moore (1939-2016), a Fort Worth-based philanthropist, health care executive, publisher, poet and musician. He funded this position through an estate gift to honor a distinguished teacher and scholar in the humanities. Moore, a TCU graduate, was a lifelong friend of the university. He had previously established and helped endow five scholarships at TCU as well as the Moore Symposium in Philosophy, the Frances Moore Choral Hall and the Mimir Chamber Music Festival in the TCU School of Music.
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
We will begin reviewing applications on December 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted online through the TCU Human Resources website at jobs.tcu.edu. You may search for this position by entering the 6-digit requisition number located above or by entering the title in the search field. Complete the application, which consists of personal contact information, the names of three references and their contact information, and a voluntary survey. Then, upload the following materials:
- Letter of application that describes your research agenda, teaching philosophy in an interdisciplinary honors context, examples of potential courses you would deliver, and how your work not only engages public humanities, spatial humanities, or related areas but also impacts the learning experiences of students
- Curriculum vita
- Recommendations will only be required for finalists
Full consideration will be given only to applications that include all the requested materials.
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the TCU Office of Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. For questions about the John V. Roach Honors College, please contact Associate Dean Dr. Stacy Landreth Grau (s.grau@tcu.edu).
Employment Values Statement
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