Description
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Business Information Systems ProgramNeeley School of Business, Texas Christian University
Texas Christian University invites applications for the non-tenure track position of Professor of Professional Practice in Business Information Systems in the Neeley School of Business beginning August 2026.
Description
The Business Information Systems program at Neeley has more than doubled in size over the past few years. We graduate high performing systems analysts, consultants, BI analysts and project managers, and achieve a near 100% placement rate. We are looking for a colleague with a rich background in the IT industry and a desire to facilitate interactions between students and industry partners. Preference will be given to applicants who provide evidence of excellence in teaching and student mentoring. Candidates for the position should possess a Ph.D. in a technical field, preferably related to Information Systems.
The base teaching load is 4-4 (eight 3-credit hour sections per year) . For those who assume the Director role (preferred) the base teaching load is 3-3 (six 3-credit hour sections per year). There are opportunities for additional summer teaching as desired. Administrative responsibilities as Director include: engaging with practice; promoting the BIS major to industry, employers, and students; recruiting and managing an advisory board of industry executives; maintaining a contemporary curriculum; maintaining alumni relationships; facilitating internship and full-time placement.
About Texas Christian University and the Neeley School of Business
The University has approximately 13,000 graduate and undergraduate students, with about 3,500 students enrolled in the Neeley School. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the Neeley School is situated in one of the nation’s top communities for business growth and is recognized as a premier business school by major publications. Programs in the Neeley School have been ranked in the top 50 by Business Week, Bloomberg and top 20 by Poets&Quants. Our supply chain programs have been ranked in the top 20 by Gartner. The Economist has ranked Neeley as #1 in the world for faculty quality. TCU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for the past ten years.
Neeley School faculty are committed to developing ethical leaders with a global perspective who will help shape the future business environment. For further information on TCU see http://www.tcu.edu, and for further information on the Neeley School of Business see http://www.neeley.tcu.edu.
Applications
All applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system at https://jobs.tcu.edu . Under "Jobs by Category” select "Neeley School of Business" to find this position among a listing of all business school positions. Applicants should submit the following to the online application: (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV. Candidates may submit evidence of teaching excellence or potential. All questions regarding the application process may be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Questions about the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Kelly Slaughter k.slaughter@tcu.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
AA/EEO Statement
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Requirements
Candidates for the position should possess a Ph.D. in a technical field, preferably related to Information Systems.
