Job description
Application Deadline:
October 2, 2026
Position Details:
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
The Department of Social Work at Texas Christian University seeks new scholars to help build on the Department of Social Work’s history of success in our thriving BSW and MSW programs, and who are willing to contribute to interdisciplinary, interprofessional, and community-engaged teaching, scholarship, research, and service. We are seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position – at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
The Department of Social Work at TCU is committed to supporting faculty with diverse research agendas and teaching philosophies in order to create a robust educational and research environment. We are particularly interested in applicants with research, practice, or teaching experience with diverse and historically underserved individuals, families, and communities.
This full-time, 9-month tenure-track position will begin in August 2027. Responsibilities include a 2-3 teaching load across the BSW and MSW programs, maintaining an active research agenda, and engaging in university and professional service.
Department Details:
Housed within the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU, the Department of Social Work prepares graduates for beginning and advanced social work practice in Texas and beyond. Our programs are rigorous and our faculty provide a comprehensive and interactive in-person and online education. Our curriculum is informed by a recognition of the critical importance of diversity and an understanding of cultural, political, and socio-historical contexts for social work education, practice, and research. Being a part of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences provides numerous opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research and educational programming. In addition to the undergraduate BSW program, the Department of Social Work also offers both the traditional two-year MSW program as well as an advanced standing MSW option. All social work programs are accredited and have been reaffirmed by CSWE through June 2033.
School/College Description:
The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences consists of programs that prepare future health care and human services professionals. The academic units within Harris College – Applied Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, and Social Work – are home to 1,900 students who are supported by committed and talented faculty and staff. Harris College supports the mission, vision, and values of TCU; we prepare global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders in health care and educational settings.
Harris College offers 20 degree pathways in our health-related disciplines. Students benefit from learning experiences in campus laboratories and hospitals, clinics, schools, fitness facilities, and community service agencies throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. On campus, the Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic provides services for more than 300 families each year and serves as a professional practice site for students majoring in speech pathology and habilitation of the deaf. TCU Nursing and the School of Nurse Anesthesia provide innovative learning experiences in their state-of-the-art simulation centers.
The faculty and students at Harris College actively engage in research for the purpose of improving health and well-being. Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to form mentoring relationships with internationally recognized faculty as they conduct studies in such areas as pharmacogenetics, carbohydrate metabolism, exercise physiology, health disparities, heart disease, aging, Parkinson’s disease, caregiving, language development in children with hearing loss, and forgiveness among others. Our graduates are competent, compassionate, and in demand in the workforce.
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 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff, including more than 700 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 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 – 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 2025 as the No. 4 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, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
Required qualifications include:
- PhD in Social Work or a closely related field that is conferred by the start of the appointment
- Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program
- Successful candidates will be able to provide evidence of their history, or potential, to achieve excellence in scholarly research (e.g. peer-reviewed publications, dissertation, monographs, book chapters) and teaching (e.g. student teaching evaluations, peer evaluations of teaching, faculty mentor evaluations of teaching).
Preferred qualifications include:
- A minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
- The ability to apply for and secure external research funding.
- The ability to teach in both the BSW and MSW programs, in-person and online.
- Experience in developing and maintaining successful community partnerships.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following six items with your online application:
1) A cover letter of application – The letter of application should summarize your professional qualifications and the accomplishments that reflect the skills, background, and experience to be successful in this key position.
2) A research statement which describes your area of research, as well as your future scholarly trajectory and extramural funding goals.
3) A teaching statement which describes your teaching philosophy and teaching interests.
4) A complete curriculum vitae
5) A writing sample (e.g. peer-reviewed publication, portion of your dissertation, monograph, book chapter)
6) Three professional references (name, title, university affiliation, email address, & phone number)
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.
