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Posted: 03-Jun-26
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: 501081
Application Deadline:
8/1/2026
Position Details:
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
Texas Christian University is hiring for the position of Instructor in Finance with a Real Estate emphasis in the Neeley School of Business. The successful candidate will begin employment in August 2026.
The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching a range of finance and real estate courses at the undergraduate level. Applicants must have knowledge of financial decision-making by businesses, including evaluating financial statements, capital budgeting, cash flow management, and debt and equity valuation.
In addition, applicants should have a background in real estate finance, investment, and valuation, including topics such as real estate markets, real estate investment analysis, and risk-return considerations in real estate assets.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Candidates for the position should possess (or expect completion by August 2026) an earned master’s degree or doctorate degree. Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level and who have professional experience in a business-related field.
Department Details:
The finance department offers undergraduate majors in finance as well as an MBA concentration in this field. The department provides courses in real estate, including a finance major with a real estate concentration.
The LKCM Center for Financial Studies enhances the quality, prestige, and national visibility of finance programs at the Neeley School of Business by providing research support for faculty, databases, industry partnerships, and assisting students searching for excellent employment opportunities in finance.
The Neeley School's BBA in Finance has been recognized by the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This recognition is granted to institutions that incorporate a significant portion of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge into their curriculum.
Since 1973 the Neeley School has offered the Educational Investment Fund (EIF), a large endowment run entirely by students, offering them valuable investment experience working with fellow students to manage a portfolio of stocks and bonds.
The Transactions and Investment Professionals (TIP) program offers students the chance to network with alumni who hold positions in investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, and equity research.
School/College Description:
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.
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:
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, along with student course evaluations. Other materials may be requested later.
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.
