The Department of Management and Leadership at Texas Christian University invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track position in Strategic Management within the Neeley School of Business. Successful candidates will begin employment in Fall 2026.

Description

Successful candidates will demonstrate significant research and teaching accomplishments in strategic management or closely related fields. Primary responsibilities include conducting high quality research and teaching undergraduate and/or MBA courses. Collegiality and a demonstrated ability to work with others are highly valued. The teaching load and salary are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Our Department

The department provides an exceptional work environment, with highly supportive colleagues who are dedicated to the vision of being world-class thought leaders. The tenured/tenure-track faculty include David Allen, Artemis Boulamatsi, Terrance “T.L.” Boyd, Garry Bruton, Michael Cole, Craig Crossland, Lisa Schurer Lambert, Hettie Richardson, Alessandra Rizzi, Abbie Shipp, Teodora Tomova Shakur, and Mary Uhl-Bien. Faculty regularly publish in top journals, with publications in recent years in Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Organization Science, Personnel Psychology, and Strategic Management Journal, among others. Our faculty are editors of top journals in their disciplines, hold leadership positions in the Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society, and serve on editorial boards of the premier journals in management. We are seeking candidates who share our vision and can contribute effectively to our productive and collaborative environment. For information on all of our faculty, see https://neeley.tcu.edu/Page/Our-Team/74603380-4ad3-4982-90c9-4170e3327ec7.

The Neeley School of Business

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.

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

About Fort Worth

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity, and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States, and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts 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 is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

To Apply

All applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system at https://jobs.tcu.edu/en-us/listing/. From this page, you can search for this position by the title “Assistant Professor of Strategic Management.” Alternatively, under "Category,” select "Neeley Business School" to find this position among a listing of all business school positions.

Applicants should attach the following to the online application: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vita demonstrating research accomplishments, (3) evidence of teaching activity and excellence, and (4) three references with addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.

The search committee is being chaired by Michael Cole. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Requests for additional information or assistance should be directed to:

Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Texas Christian University

hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu

817-257-7790

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 (or expect completion of by August 2026) an earned doctorate in strategic management or a related field.