Department of Teaching & Learning
No positions are open at this time. Thank you.
Department of Dispute Resolution & Counseling
No positions are open at this time. Thank you.
Department of Applied Physiology and Wellness
ADVERTISEMENT/POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Rank/Title: Lecturer in Wellness (Position Number 00052406)
The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University is seeking two full-time lecturers for the 2013-2014 academic year. The positions are non-tenured, 1 year appointments in the Department of Applied Physiology & Wellness. Lecturer contracts are renewable annually. The candidates’ primary responsibility will be teaching Personal Responsibility & Wellness I (PRW-I), an information-oriented course which focuses on a multi-dimensional model of wellness and success in college and later in life. PRW-I classes feature a series of lectures, discussions, personal assessments, and other action-oriented activities designed to increase awareness of the effects of our personal choices. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to teach Personal Responsibility and Wellness II (PRW-II) health-related fitness classes. The more physically oriented PRW-II courses include conducting pre- and post-course health related fitness assessments with students; guiding and monitoring students through the development of a personal fitness plan; and being available for health/fitness counseling. The position requires teaching six 1-hour courses per semester in a combination of the PRW-I and PRW-II models with emphasis on PRW-I, maintaining high levels of instructional quality, assessing and reporting student learning outcomes, and generally working closely with the Chairperson, Director, and other faculty colleagues in the ongoing design and implementation of the Personal Responsibility and Wellness courses which are a graduation requirement for all students entering SMU. The position requires successful classroom teaching experience in the field of wellness, health education, exercise science or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level. Minimal qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Health Promotion, Wellness, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or closely allied field of study. Doctoral degree preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have broad experiences in teaching Wellness, as well as certifications and teaching experience in physical activity/fitness courses. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application detailing qualifications for the position, a current vita, examples of syllabi, and contact information for three references to: Director of Wellness Programs, Department of Applied Physiology and Wellness, Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Southern Methodist University, wellness@smu.edu, or mail to P.O. Box 750353, Dallas, TX 75275.
We encourage digital applications: E-mailed files should be saved to smallest size to wellness@smu.edu. To retain font and formatting integrity, save documents in .pdf format. Letters of recommendation may be scanned and sent as .jpg files. Candidates may submit websites, CDs, DVDs that showcase samples of their work. All digital material/files/media must be fully functioning on both PC and Mac platforms.
To ensure full consideration for the position, applicants should submit their applications no later than Friday, May 31, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify the applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled.
Office of the Dean
No positions are open at this time. Thank you.
Department of Education Policy and Leadership
No positions are open at this time. Thank you.
About Southern Methodist University
SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 companies and over 100 corporations. Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org.
SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed to the principle of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.