Instructor

About the role

The full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. Texas Christian University is hiring for the position of Instructor in Finance in the Neeley School of Business. The successful candidate will begin employment in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of finance courses at the undergraduate level.
• Evaluate financial statements, conduct capital budgeting, manage cash flow, and perform debt and equity valuations.
• Provide expertise in investment and portfolio management, including security analysis, modern portfolio theory, and risk-return concepts.

Requirements

• Hold (or expect completion by August 2026) an earned master’s degree or doctorate degree in finance or a related field.
• Show evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level.
• Show professional experience in a business-related field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial decision-making by businesses.
• Understanding of investment and portfolio management principles.
• Experience in teaching finance courses at the undergraduate level.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Access to the LKCM Center for Financial Studies for research support, databases, industry partnerships, and career assistance.
• Opportunities to engage with alumni professionals in various sectors.
• Participation in the Educational Investment Fund (EIF) and Transactions and Investment Professionals (TIP) program.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

The position is full-time and in-person.

Department Details

The finance department offers undergraduate majors in finance and an MBA concentration in this field. It also provides courses in real estate and offers the Educational Investment Fund (EIF) and Transactions and Investment Professionals (TIP) program.

School/College Description

The nationally ranked TCU Neeley School of Business has more than 3,500 students enrolled across undergraduate and graduate programs. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive, scholarly community and is dedicated to personal and professional growth.

Texas Christian University & Fort Worth Description

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class, private, Carnegie-classified national research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. The university consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States.

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.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A teaching statement.
• Student course evaluations if available.

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.