Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies in The John V. Roach Honors College

Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies in The John V. Roach Honors College
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Faculty
Full-time

John V. Roach Honors College

Application Deadline:
Until filled. 

Position Details:
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies in The John V. Roach Honors College

Specialization in areas such as The History of Medicine and Science, Medical Humanities, Global Health, and/or Community and Public Health

The John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University invites applications for the Andrews Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies at the rank of either full or advanced associate professor beginning Fall 2024. The disciplinary background is open, and competitive candidates must bring interdisciplinary interests in the general medical field that extend to both teaching and research.

We seek applications from teacher-scholars who demonstrate a distinguished record of publications, an active and dynamic research agenda, a strong teaching profile, and innovative and interdisciplinary interests in fields such as the history of medicine and science, the medical humanities, global health, and/or community and public health. We also seek applicants interested in creating collaborative ventures with the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU, the College of Science and Engineering, and the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

We seek a first-rate scholar and teacher who is:
• a creative educator who uses their research as a vehicle for innovative pedagogy;
• a scholar with a significant, ongoing research agenda in areas of interest
• an excellent teacher dedicated to facilitating high-impact, experiential, and inclusive practices for undergraduate honors students and engaged student mentoring.
• a communicator whose research and scholarly or creative achievements enhance the honors college and TCU, and who is able to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• a colleague whose teaching and scholarship embody fundamental commitments to diversity and inclusion.
• a collaborative and ambitious colleague who will enrich the College’s contributions to our students and to the TCU/Fort Worth community while also elevating the national profile of the John V. Roach Honors College.

Required qualifications:
• Doctoral or terminal degree
• Active and dynamic research agenda in an area related to the history of medicine and science, the medical humanities; global health; and/or community and public health
• Demonstrated achievement as a creative and reflective teacher capable of effectively teaching honors courses at the undergraduate level;
• Demonstrated success in supporting an atmosphere of collegiality and working with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

Preferred qualifications:
• Either Honors or interdisciplinary teaching experience (or equivalent).
• Experience in securing external research funding

Department Details:
The Andrews Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies in the John V. Roach Honors College was provided by the generosity of Judy and Paul Andrews. Their gift was provided to enable the Honors College to hire and support a prestigious scholar who has excelled as both a teacher and researcher who will engage with undergraduate students and contribute to the interdisciplinary work that extends and expands students’ love for their disciplines.

Judy and Paul Andrews are known as remarkable citizens who have earned a reputation for underwriting transformations. Included in the Andrews’ many philanthropic endeavors are the Paul and Judy Andrews Women’s Hospital at Baylor, Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, The Andrews Institute of Mathematics and Science Education, and The John V. Roach Honors College, which they named after their friend and former Board of Trustees Chairman John V. Roach.

School/College Description:
The John V. Roach Honors College is a community of ambitious, intellectually curious students from every major on campus (over 1,200 in total, approximately 10 percent of the TCU undergraduate population). Honors College faculty craft unique learning experiences through which students encounter ideas and perspectives beyond their majors, adding depth and context to students’ undergraduate studies and accelerating their personal growth. Through high-impact practices such as intercultural and interdisciplinary inquiry, discussion-intensive seminars, independent research and creative projects, and community-engaged learning, Honors students are immersed in a culture of transformative inquiry. Honors students are further supported by a dedicated team of Honors Academic Advisors.

University & Fort Worth Description:
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.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

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.