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Texas Christian University
seeks a visionary, dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Louise Dilworth Davis Dean of the Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering (CSE).
Texas Christian University is a world‑class, values‑centered private university located in Fort Worth, Texas, one of the nation’s largest and fastest‑growing metropolitan areas. TCU is a top‑100‑ranked national university, classified by U.S. News and World Report, and currently holds a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity. The Princeton Review named TCU the #2 best‑run university in the country, and it is the only Texas school to receive an A+ financial rating by Forbes, ranking #8 overall for financial health. The university has a $2.7 billion endowment.
TCU’s new strategic plan, LEAD ON: Values in Action, calls for significant investment and growth in student‑centered engagement; research, scholarship and creative activity; community engagement; and athletics. This builds upon an ambitious Campus Master Plan and a decade of investment in more than $1 billion of new and renovated facilities that support students in their quest for education, inspiration and success.
As the college advances toward achieving R1 research status, expands its academic footprint, and strengthens its reputation locally, nationally and globally, the philanthropic support of the college’s namesake, Louise Dilworth Davis, with an endowed gift of $40 million, will help support the college’s goals to significantly enhance the academic and scholarly reputation of the college and university on a global scale.
Davis College is the second‑largest college at TCU, with over 2,300 undergraduate and 130 graduate students; 135 full‑time faculty and approximately 100 staff; and 26 undergraduate, 13 master’s‑level and eight doctoral programs within 11 academic departments. World‑class faculty lead students to “strive for a better future” through advanced research, community involvement and prestigious grants and publications. More than 40 % of the college’s undergraduate students are involved in research, supported by SERC grants and the Annual Michael and Sally McCracken Student Research Symposium.
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief academic, administrative, budgetary and advancement officer for the college, providing visionary and strategic leadership.
Oversee daily operations through thoughtful personnel decisions, general administration and management, prudent budgeting and resource management, and academic program support.
Lead efforts to develop and strengthen partnerships within and outside the university, articulating the value of a combined science and engineering college.
Foster high‑quality academic teaching and research, and develop collaborative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities.
Actively engage faculty to assess Davis College’s needs and marshal resources required for the university’s aspirations to achieve Carnegie R1 status.
Maintain TCU’s tradition of excellence in mentoring and undergraduate teaching while pursuing R1 distinction and strengthening the student experience and educational quality.
Application Process Interested candidates should confidentially submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest (Adobe PDF preferred) to: Joi Hayes‑Scott, Consultant to the Search Committee, Russell Reynolds Associates. TCU.CSE@russellreynolds.com.
For full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible, preferably by January 5, 2026.
The full position specification can be found at https://bit.ly/TCU_CSE.
Equal Opportunity 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 a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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seeks a visionary, dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Louise Dilworth Davis Dean of the Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering (CSE).
Texas Christian University is a world‑class, values‑centered private university located in Fort Worth, Texas, one of the nation’s largest and fastest‑growing metropolitan areas. TCU is a top‑100‑ranked national university, classified by U.S. News and World Report, and currently holds a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity. The Princeton Review named TCU the #2 best‑run university in the country, and it is the only Texas school to receive an A+ financial rating by Forbes, ranking #8 overall for financial health. The university has a $2.7 billion endowment.
TCU’s new strategic plan, LEAD ON: Values in Action, calls for significant investment and growth in student‑centered engagement; research, scholarship and creative activity; community engagement; and athletics. This builds upon an ambitious Campus Master Plan and a decade of investment in more than $1 billion of new and renovated facilities that support students in their quest for education, inspiration and success.
As the college advances toward achieving R1 research status, expands its academic footprint, and strengthens its reputation locally, nationally and globally, the philanthropic support of the college’s namesake, Louise Dilworth Davis, with an endowed gift of $40 million, will help support the college’s goals to significantly enhance the academic and scholarly reputation of the college and university on a global scale.
Davis College is the second‑largest college at TCU, with over 2,300 undergraduate and 130 graduate students; 135 full‑time faculty and approximately 100 staff; and 26 undergraduate, 13 master’s‑level and eight doctoral programs within 11 academic departments. World‑class faculty lead students to “strive for a better future” through advanced research, community involvement and prestigious grants and publications. More than 40 % of the college’s undergraduate students are involved in research, supported by SERC grants and the Annual Michael and Sally McCracken Student Research Symposium.
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief academic, administrative, budgetary and advancement officer for the college, providing visionary and strategic leadership.
Oversee daily operations through thoughtful personnel decisions, general administration and management, prudent budgeting and resource management, and academic program support.
Lead efforts to develop and strengthen partnerships within and outside the university, articulating the value of a combined science and engineering college.
Foster high‑quality academic teaching and research, and develop collaborative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities.
Actively engage faculty to assess Davis College’s needs and marshal resources required for the university’s aspirations to achieve Carnegie R1 status.
Maintain TCU’s tradition of excellence in mentoring and undergraduate teaching while pursuing R1 distinction and strengthening the student experience and educational quality.
Application Process Interested candidates should confidentially submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest (Adobe PDF preferred) to: Joi Hayes‑Scott, Consultant to the Search Committee, Russell Reynolds Associates. TCU.CSE@russellreynolds.com.
For full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible, preferably by January 5, 2026.
The full position specification can be found at https://bit.ly/TCU_CSE.
Equal Opportunity 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 a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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