Tenure Track Positions
Dedman College is accepting the following applications for tenured track positions to begin Fall 2024:
Physics. Position No. 00052601. The Department of Physics at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Astrophysics or Cosmology, broadly defined. Candidates must have: a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience; and a record of research excellence. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program, supervise graduate students, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty are expected to teach and mentor diverse students within the Physics program and throughout the University. The appointment will start in August 2024 or later. Southern Methodist University is a research-intensive, private university centrally located in Dallas, Texas. Current research in the Department of Physics at SMU focuses on the fields of observational and theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, especially in the areas of the cosmic microwave background, supernovae, early universe cosmology, galaxies, and large-scale structure. SMU faculty are deeply engaged in several international collaborations including DESI, Simons Observatory, CMB-S4, FYST, EXCLAIM and COMAP. The department also features strong research programs in experimental and theoretical particle physics. The Department of Physics aims to provide a collegial scientific community with equitable access and participation for all individuals and groups, and recognizes the value of this participation to the quality of our research. Applications must be submitted via lnterfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/132829 and should include a cover letter, research statement, statement addressing teaching and mentoring, curriculum vitae, and at least three confidential letters of reference. Review of applications will begin October 22, 2023. To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by November 20, 2023, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Questions or inquiries may be directed to the search chair, Dr. Robert Kehoe (kehoe@smu.edu). The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled.
Political Science. (Position No. 00006294) The Political Science Department at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Political Theory, starting Fall 2024. The Political Science Department at Southern Methodist University is currently a faculty of fifteen administering programs in political science, international studies, and public policy for approximately 300 diverse undergraduate majors and minors. Faculty research interests include American political institutions and actors, public policy, comparative politics and area studies in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Russia, and international affairs and national security. Faculty are active in the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute and have access to the resources of the John G. Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs. Teaching responsibilities include an introductory course in political theory, a history of political thought sequence, and upper-level courses reflecting the candidate's expertise. Candidates with clear and well- developed research and teaching interests in the nexus between equality and liberty, especially in political-economic relationships, are particularly encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include the completed Ph.D. in political science (required at the time of the appointment), experience with teaching undergraduate students in political science, and a detailed research agenda. SMU is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Departmental faculty are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. We offer the rare confluence of a comprehensive global research institution and a close-knit intellectual enterprise in the liberal arts tradition. SMU’s Second Century Campaign was the largest fundraising initiative in SMU's history, raising $1.15 billion by the end of 2015 and a new $1.5 billion campaign, SMU Ignited, has begun. Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is a culturally rich arts and global business center and is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 corporations. Explore Dedman College at https://www.smu.edu/dedman, and SMU at http://www.smu.edu.. Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/140442 and should include a cover letter discussing research interests and projects as well as teaching experience and pedagogical philosophy; a current curriculum vitae; samples of course materials and student evaluations; and at least two letters of recommendation. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application packet must be received by March 12, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. All applications will be acknowledged. SMU is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from minority and women scholars.
Religious Studies. Position No. 53620. As one of eight tenure-line positions associated with Southern Methodist University’s faculty cluster in urban research, this position offers opportunities for rich interdisciplinary connections among new and existing SMU faculty [https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Research/Clusters]. The cluster fosters research on cities and urbanization from local and global perspectives. SMU’s location in Dallas, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country, is an ideal setting for studying the opportunities and inequities that individuals, groups, and communities confront as they navigate and shape urban life. Assistant Professor in Urban Religions: The Department of Religious Studies in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure track position in Urban Religions at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position requires residency in Dallas and begins August 1, 2024. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field at time of appointment; ability to teach courses on religion in urban American or other urban global contexts, and topics related to religion and intersectional identities, social scientific and/or cultural approaches to the study of religion. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach courses on Religion and Space/Place, Social Scientific methodologies, Religion and Economics, Religion and Climate Change, and/or African-American or Latino-American religious identities; research and teaching that will contribute to a research cluster in Urban Studies; experience mentoring culturally diverse students; interest in contributing to a robust graduate program in Religious Studies and broader culture of excellent teaching and research on campus. Application: Submit letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, complete curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence (teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, pedagogical publications) to http://apply.interfolio.com/128579. Review of applications will begin November 1st. To ensure full consideration for the position, the applications must be received by November 7th, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Department of Religious Studies: The Department of Religious Studies at SMU is a dynamic, collegial group of researchers and teachers with intellectual breadth that spans the globe, multiple academic disciplines, and several thousand years of history. Our research has been recognized with numerous fellowships, grants, and awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Templeton Foundation grant, and several national and international book awards. Faculty in the department are also dedicated to undergraduate and graduate teaching and have been recognized multiple times at the university, national, and international levels. Visit us at http://www.smu.edu/Academics/Departments/Religious-Studies
SMU is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Located near the center of Dallas, SMU is a private, non-sectarian university of about 12,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools – Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Meadows School of the Arts, Lyle School of Engineering, Perkins School of Theology, Dedman School of Law, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and a variety of housing options. A full range of professional sports teams, music venues, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city. Explore Dedman College at https://www.smu.edu/dedman, and SMU at http://www.smu.edu.
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Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.