The Simmons School of Education and Human Development invites applications for tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty positions in its Technology and Education Cluster, Department of Teaching and Learning, Department of Education Policy and Leadership, Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Department of Counseling, and Area of Graduate Liberal Studies and Dispute Resolution. Brief overviews of the Simmons School, the University, and the City of Dallas follow the position announcements.

Technology and Education Cluster

Open Rank Professor in Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning, Position Number 53590

The Simmons School of Education & Human Development invites applications for an open rank, full time tenured/tenure track faculty position in the Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning (TEIL) cluster. The TEIL cluster focus areas include learning sciences, artificial intelligence, machine learning and technology-enhanced learning, learning analytics assessment and behavior change. The position will also be in the Technology and Learning area within the SMU Data Science cluster. This position provides a unique opportunity to join and to shape a vibrant research and education community situated in an increasingly diverse and globally connected university and is available the Fall of 2024.

The TEIL cluster is designed to enhance SMU’s internationally recognized strengths in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and learning analytics as applied to video game development, game-based and immersive learning, the use of immersive technologies for assessment, behavior change and social emotional learning, literacy, special education, bilingual/ESL education, urban education and STEM. SMU’s well-funded faculty benefit from a host of resources dedicated to facilitating interdisciplinary work across the University including at Data Science Institute, Center for VR Learning Innovation, AT&T Center for Virtualization, SMU Guildhall, Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute, and Family Research Center. Learn more at https://www.smu.edu/Simmons/Research/Key-Research-Areas.

Cluster faculty hires represent SMU’s ambitious focus on strengthening the university’s research impact by developing large-scale collaborative research projects that address some of humankind’s most daunting challenges. In addition to faculty recruitment in the TEIL cluster, SMU recently completed faculty hires in the Data Science and the Earth Hazards and National Security clusters with plans to soon launch faculty recruitment in an additional cluster area.

Candidates

We seek candidates at all levels with experience investigating or applying artificial intelligence, machine learning and learning analytics to improve learning outcomes and/or increase the scalability of instructional practices. Application areas include immersive learning, instruction, and assessment using augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, motion capture and game-based learning technologies.

The appointment may be at the rank of full or associate professor with tenure or tenure-track assistant professor based upon qualifications. Candidates for full professor should be internationally-recognized scholars with demonstrated leadership skills and experience. Candidates for associate professor should be nationally-recognized scholars. Candidates for assistant professor should be outstanding scholars. All should have a strong record of empirical studies and external funding.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have:

  • an earned doctorate in a field aligned with artificial intelligence
  • machine learning or learning analytics and technology-enhanced immersive learning
  • ongoing record of scholarly work
  • experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives
  • a track record of obtaining external funding for research at the full or associate level or a track record of seeking external funding for research at the assistant level
  • demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness
  • demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research
  • excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
  • evidence of ongoing service to professional organizations
  • demonstrated mentorship of doctoral students and junior faculty at the full or associate level, or demonstrated mentorship of undergraduate and doctoral students at the assistant level.

Application Process

Applicants are requested to submit (1) cover letter detailing research, teaching, administrative and leadership experience and indicating desired rank for faculty appointment, (2) a statement highlighting the candidate’s demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; (3) curriculum vitae; (4) copies of 3 representative scholarly publications; and (5) names, affiliations, and contact information for three references. Reference will only be contacted if the candidate advances to the on-campus interview stage. All materials should be submitted electronically on Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/127963

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by October 15, 2023, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

For questions about the search submission process or position, contact Dr. Eric G. Bing (ebing@smu.edu) or Dr. Tony Cuevas (acuevas@smu.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs.

About the Simmons School of Education & Human Development at Southern Methodist University

Faculty will receive a primary academic appointment at SMU’s Simmons School of Education & Human Development. It is among the top 15 ranked private graduate schools of education in the United States and among the top 3 of public and private schools of education in Texas. The SMU Simmons School of Education & Human Development is a catalyst for discovery and innovation that transforms social conditions and advances human potential through excellence in research, teaching, and community outreach. Find out more at https://www.smu.edu/Simmons

SMU hosts powerful high-performance computing facilities with computational ability of 630 teraflops, 11,088 CPU cores, 116.5 TB of total memory with no usage fee for research and education purposes. SMU is also home to one of the fastest and most powerful academic supercomputers in the nation, ManeFrame II. Maneframe II is currently being upgraded to include an NVIDIA DGX SuperPod with a theoretical performance of 100 PFLOPS for AI calculations. SMU will be one of only two universities in the U.S. to have a DGX SuperPod and it will be available to all SMU faculty and graduate students.

SMU researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across the university in education, humanities, sciences, business, the arts, engineering, law, and theology. SMU is committed to inclusive teaching and opportunities for mentoring diverse students at graduate and undergraduate levels, and offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu.

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. A great many publicly traded corporations are headquartered in DFW, with nine Fortune 500 companies based within Dallas. The DFW airport was the fourth-busiest airport in the world in 2020, and travel to nearly anywhere in the world is extremely convenient, often by direct flight. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and a variety of housing options from high-rise, urban apartments to country-style single-family homes. A full range of professional sports teams, popular to highbrow music venues, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management

Two Positions
Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair in Data Science Cluster, Position Number 6313
Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, Position Number 53286

The Simmons School of Southern Methodist University (SMU)—a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing metropolitan areas—invites applications for two faculty positions in the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management (APSM): a tenured Associate/Full Professor / Department Chair (Position # 6313) and a non-tenured Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor (Position # 53286). Both positions are scheduled to begin in August 2024.

Associate/Full Professor / Department Chair (Position # 6313)

Distinguished candidates at the rank of Associate/Full Professor with tenure should present a program of research in a substantive area of sports or health analytics. Examples of methodologies and data analytic approaches with significant potential to enhance SMU’s capacity in Data Science include but are not limited to: 1) computational modeling and machine learning applications; 2) high-speed computing for analysis of large datasets (e.g., neuroimaging, diagnostic data, health care disparities); 3) intensive mobile data collection and data sensing (e.g., geolocation, smartphone usage); and 4) use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for assessment, intervention or treatment.

This position is part of a cluster hire in Data Science and is one of twelve positions allocated to the cluster around three areas of focus: Data Core, Health Analytics, and Technology and Education. The cluster represents an ambitious program to develop large-scale collaborative research projects responding to some of humankind’s most daunting challenges. The candidate is expected to collaborate with other faculty in the Technology and Education and Data Core groups with the goal to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent and timely information that can help us further identify, understand, and control the burden of health-related challenges.

The Department Chair is a half-time administrative position that allows for participation in research. The Department Chair oversees an interdisciplinary department of clinical and tenure-line faculty with undergraduate concentrations in Applied Physiology and Health Management, Sport Management, and Sport Performance Leadership as well as graduate programs in Health Management and Sport Management. Successful candidates must be able to contribute meaningfully to the doctoral program in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. The Department Chair supports ongoing efforts towards equity and inclusion, advances the quality and reputation of the programs within the department, and builds on the collaborative and supportive culture for faculty, staff, and students. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. For additional information about the faculty and the department, visit https://www.smu.edu/apsm.

SMU has many strengths to support research in the Data Science Cluster. SMU is home to one of the fastest and most powerful academic supercomputers in the nation (ManeFrame II), which can handle large volumes of sensing data as well as the ability to implement advanced algorithms for time-series analysis, data mining, and machine learning. Maneframe II is currently being upgraded to include an NVIDIA DGX SuperPod with a theoretical performance of 100 PFLOPS for AI calculations that is available for use by all faculty and graduate students. SMU will be one of only two universities in the U.S. to have a DGX SuperPod.

Required qualifications

  • an earned doctorate and/or post-doctoral training in a field aligned with Sports or Health Analytics--e.g., data science, analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, sports management, physiology, genomics, epidemiology, public health, kinesiology, biostatistics, or biomedical informatics;
  • ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with rank of full professor with tenure;
  • a rigorous and highly productive research program that can generate external funding;
  • commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness;
  • demonstrated administrative and leadership ability developed through prior experiences in administering centers, large grants, or interdisciplinary programs; and
  • excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Preferred qualifications

  • experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives;
  • leadership experience within higher education, such as serving in administrative positions such as department chair or program director;
  • demonstrated mentorship of doctoral students and junior faculty, and
  • experience serving in leadership roles in national professional organizations, grant review panels, or major editorial roles in their field.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio to http://apply.interfolio.com/114180. Reference position number # 6313 on all documents submitted. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, including how they would contribute to SMU’s Data Core groups as well as their philosophy for leading a department; a curriculum vitae; and a list of references with contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2024. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by March 15, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. For questions about the search submission process or position, contact Dr. Tim Jacobbe (jacobbe@smu.edu), Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Search Committee Chair. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor (Position # 53286)

This non-tenured, nine-month renewable contract for a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor position (#53286) offers a unique opportunity to join an innovative, interdisciplinary academic program. Creative energy, intellectual strength, a broad-ranging repertoire, and teaching interests are essential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. The candidate selected will be expected to be a significant partner in connecting the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management to an increasingly diverse and globally connected community at the university and in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Responsibilities include teaching and service. The successful candidate will be responsible for a faculty teaching load of 4 courses or approximately 12 credit hours per semester including but not limited to: Contemporary Issues in Sport Management, Sports PR, Applied Management Skills in Sports & Fitness, Sports Marketing & Sponsorship, Sports Data & Analytics, Sports Facility & Event Management, and Revenue in Sport; maintaining office hours and an appropriate student-centered presence on campus; and participating in the development, growth, and expansion of the sport management program. This position may include teaching graduate courses in the Master of Science Sport Management program.

Required qualifications

  • a doctoral or other terminal degree in Sport Management or a related discipline as broadly defined by May 2024,
  • expertise to teach courses at the undergraduate level across multiple sport management classes,
  • demonstrated potential as a teacher-scholar, and
  • outstanding interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

  • earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or other terminal degree in Sport Management or an appropriate and closely related discipline,
  • experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in Sports Marketing, Sports Sponsorship, Sport Data & Analytics, Contemporary Issues in Sport Management, Sport Finance, and Revenue in Sport, as well as courses in Legal and Ethical Aspects of Fitness and Sport and/or Sport Law and Ethics in Sport,
  • U.S. sports industry experience,
  • industry-relevant sport scholarly research, and
  • contacts and/or demonstrated collaborations within the U.S. sports industry.

Application Process

Candidates should submit their application materials through the Interfolio online system: http://apply.interfolio.com/53286. Reference the position number on all documents submitted, which should include 1) a letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly from the author through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/53286). Candidates may submit Twitter handle, website links, or other relevant professional materials that showcase samples of their work product or sports industry engagement to: Peter J. Carton, Jr., Faculty Search Co-Chair, Clinical Assistant Professor, Sport Management Search Committee, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Southern Methodist University, PO Box 750382, Dallas, Texas 75275-0382 or as email attachments to pcarton@smu.edu. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Summer teaching opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed. Position begins August 2024.

To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be submitted by January 10, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. For questions about the search submission process, contact Susan Sifford at ssifford@smu.edu For questions about the department or the position, please contact Search Co-Chair, Prof. Peter J. Carton, Jr. at pcarton@smu.edu.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Department of Counseling

Rank/Title: Clinical Assistant Professors in Counseling, Two Positions: Numbers 53207 & 53319

The Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks two Clinical Assistant Professors in the Graduate Counseling Program. These are renewable non-tenured positions with initial one-year appointments beginning August 2024.

Position Numbers 53207 & 53319 – Clinical Assistant Professors

Responsibilities include:

  • Clinical administration
  • Clinical supervision of students
  • Teaching clinical courses utilizing generalist teaching skills for counseling core curriculum
  • Academic advising (individual and group)
  • Service to the department to support program projects and events
  • Service to the School and University

Required qualifications:

  • A doctoral degree in counseling or counselor education (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) from a CACREP-accredited program
  • Clinical supervisory experience and/or supervisory credential
  • Commitment to diversity. Infuse diversity into all classes
  • Experience teaching clinical and core curriculum courses
  • Demonstrated identity as a counselor educator and clinical experience in the field

Preferred qualifications:

  • Texas LPC and/or LMFT
  • Experience managing a counseling clinic
  • LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy experience
  • Marriage, couple and family counseling experience
  • School counseling experience
  • Addiction/substance abuse experience
  • One-to-three years teaching experience

Application Process

Review of applications will begin November 5, 2023, and the positions will remain open until filled. Please reference the position numbers in all documents submitted for application. The following documents are required: (1) cover letter outlining teaching, scholarship, professional service, clinical experiences, and research experience (if applicable); (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, affiliations, and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted if the candidate advances to the on-campus interview stage. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/128140. For questions about the search submissions process, contact Kathy Silva at ksilva@smu.edu. For questions about the department or position, contact Damion Davis, Committee Chair, at dpdavis@smu.edu. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for these positions is August 2024. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

About the Graduate Counseling Program

The Program in Counseling is a part of the prestigious Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University. The Program in Counseling is a vibrant SMU community with a strong history of public service, rigorous academics, innovative curricula, as well as opportunity for study in Taos, New Mexico, and abroad. The Program maintains approximately 270 graduate students whose capstone experience is practica in the state of the art SMU Center for Family Counseling.

The program offers three CACREP accredited Specialties: Clinical Mental Health; Marriage, Couple & Family; and School Counseling. The program also offers a robust 9-hour elective concentration in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy to equip counselors-in-training in culturally competent counseling services for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families. The Center for Family Counseling offers counseling services to the community and provides a laboratory experience for students prior to clinical internship. Supportive faculty work collaboratively to sustain a nurturing and innovative environment, which is the hallmark of the program and has contributed to its ongoing success. Visit the Counseling Program website to learn more.

Department of Education Policy and Leadership

Rank/Title: Open Rank Professor in Higher Education, Position Number: 53750

The Simmons School of Education & Human Development at Southern Methodist University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full professor of Higher Education in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL; http://smu.edu/epl). This is a tenure-track position slated to begin in August of 2024.

SMU’s Department of Education Policy & Leadership is a dynamic and collegial environment where research, policy, and practice are valued in the preparation of future leaders. Our faculty have extensive expertise in both research and practice drawing on a variety of experiences. The Higher Education Program engages in continuous assessment and improvement in our courses and organizational structures with an emphasis on incorporating diversity and equity and is committed to providing mentoring support to new members of the department commensurate with their rank.

We seek applicants who have an earned doctorate in higher education or a related field. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, maintaining an active research agenda, seeking external funding, teaching courses in the doctorate of education (Ed.D.) and master’s of education programs, advising Ed.D. dissertations, and providing service to the program, department, college, university, and community. There is the opportunity to teach and advise PhD students as well. We seek a collaborative colleague to join our community.

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 (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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in higher education or a related discipline, such as education policy, sociology, economics, political science, or public policy by August 1, 2024
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and justice in research, teaching, and service that has prepared the candidate to contribute positively to the department’s commitment to diversity and equity
  • Expertise or research agenda with an emphasis on higher education in urban/metropolitan environments. This can include, but is not limited to, expertise/research on community or place-based engagement, anchor institutions, higher education economic development, urban education ecosystems, historical factors shaping urban higher education, technology transfer, and place and space of higher education

Preferred Qualifications

Expectations for each point are commensurate with candidate's rank.

  • Expertise or experience teaching courses in ideally two or more of the following areas: public policy, research methods and evaluation, or organizational theory and governance
  • Experience and commitment to teaching, advising, and/or mentoring graduate students
  • Demonstrated record of seeking and/or securing research funding

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit their materials online at https://apply.interfolio.com/132455

The application materials should include:

  1. A cover letter highlighting the candidate’s qualifications with specific reference to research and teaching experience/approach as well as outlining their demonstrated commitment to equity and/or justice
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. One writing sample in the form of a published article, submitted manuscript, or manuscript in preparation
  4. Name, title, and contact information (email address) for three references.

For questions or to discuss the position, contact search co-chairs, Dr. Willis Jones (wajones@smu.edu) and Dr. Sondra Barringer (sbarringer@smu.edu). The search committee will begin reviewing applications October 11, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled. The start date for the position is Fall 2024. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

About the Department of Education Policy and Leadership

The Department of Education Policy and Leadership cultivates and supports leaders and researchers who seek to improve educational outcomes and the culture of learning in schools, colleges, and educational systems through leadership development, scholarship, and service. Our department consists of five programs, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Ed.D. in Higher Education, M.Ed. Accelerated Leadership, M.Ed. Higher Education, and M.Ed. Urban Leadership, which are supported by sixteen faculty and two staff members. To learn more about the Simmons School, click here.

  • The Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership for PK - Grade 12 (Pre-kindergarten-Grade 12) practitioners is designed to prepare high-level practitioner leaders in PK - Grade 12 educational organizations.
  • The Ed.D.in Higher Education prepares high-level leaders for a variety of roles in postsecondary education settings, including two- and four-year colleges and universities, state and federal agencies, policy organizations, and foundations.
  • The Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare educational administrators in accordance with certification requirements established by the state of Texas and consistent with national standards and empirical evidence on effective school leadership knowledge and skills.
  • The Master’s of Education degree in Higher Education is a 36 credit-hour program designed to prepare individuals to assume roles in higher education institutions and related fields in accordance with professional standards and empirical evidence on effective leadership knowledge and skills for post-secondary educational settings.
  • The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Urban School Leadership is a program born with a sense of passion and urgency in response to the leadership vacuum that often exists in struggling schools--particularly those in urban settings. The program is a joint venture between the Teaching Trust and the SMU Department of Education Policy and Leadership.

Department of Teaching and Learning

Open Rank Professor in Teaching and Learning, Position Number 52418

The Teaching and Learning Department at Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites applications for an open-rank Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position (#52418) that is slated to begin in August 2024. The department includes graduate programs and study in Learning Sciences, Teacher Education, Bilingual/ESL Education, Special Education, Literacy, Gifted and Talented, Math Education, STEM Education, and Urban Education.

We seek an innovative and collaborative educational researcher who has expertise in one or more of the following areas: bilingual/English as a Second language, literacy, special education, STEM and/or the learning sciences. We are open to a broad range of research perspectives within K-12 education and prefer scholars who employ mixed, quantitative and/or qualitative methods.

This position offers opportunities for rich interdisciplinary connections among new and existing SMU faculty members (https://www.smu.edu/Simmons/About-Us/Directory/Teaching-Learning).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, maintaining an active research agenda, seeking external funding, teaching courses in the doctorate of education (Ph.D.) and master's of education programs, advising Ph.D. students, and providing service to the program, department, college, University, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

All Ranks
  • Earned doctorate in teacher education. curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, the learning sciences, or a related field by August l, 2024
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in research, teaching and learning, and service (as appropriate for rank) that has prepared the candidate to contribute positively to the department's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in research, teaching, and learning in formal and informal educational contexts and service.
  • Expertise or research agenda as described in the candidate's description above and commensurate with professorial rank below.
Assistant Professor Rank
  • evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong potential for publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals,
  • external funding for scholarly activities,
  • competence in teaching courses or mentoring students related to their expertise,
  • involvement in service to a university and/or profession.
Associate Professor Rank
  • meet the requirements for Assistant Professor and have a minimum Assistant Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Associate Professor,
  • evidence of a productive scholarly record including an externally funded research program that will complement the current faculty members in the Department of Teaching and Learning,
  • a publication record demonstrating sustained excellence in nationally recognized top-tier peer reviewed journals,
  • experience teaching graduate level courses,
  • experience advising and mentoring graduate students,
  • history of working with diverse student populations, and
  • previous involvement in varied service activities.
Professor Rank
  • a minimum Associate Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Professor rank,
  • evidence of sustained excellence in scholarly activity in nationally and internationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals,
  • teaching experience in higher education, including master’s and/or doctoral graduate courses in their areas of expertise,
  • excellent track record of external funding for scholarly activities,
  • successful mentoring and advising of graduate students as the primary mentor/chair of doctoral dissertations committees, and
  • experience working with diverse student populations and involvement in university and/or professional service.

Preferred Qualifications (expectations for each point are commensurate with candidate's rank)

  • Expertise or experience teaching graduate level courses.
  • Experience and commitment to teaching, advising, and/or mentoring graduate students
  • Demonstrated record of seeking and/or securing research funding
  • K-12 certification/teaching experience
  • Experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives
  • Prior experience in leadership roles

Application Process

Applicants should submit their materials online at http://apply.interfolio.com/136507. The application materials should include:

  1. A cover letter highlighting the candidate's qualifications with specific reference to research and teaching experience/approach as well as outlining their demonstrated commitment to equity and/or justice
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Research Statement (maximum of 2 pages)
  4. Teaching Statement (maximum of 1 page)
  5. One writing sample in the form of a published article, submitted manuscript, or manuscript-in-preparation
  6. Name, title, and contact information (email address) for three references. References will only be contacted for candidates reaching the finalist stage.

For questions or to discuss the position, contact search co-chairs, Magdalena Pando, mpando@mail.smu.edu and Jill Allor, jallor@mail.smu.edu.

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 15, 2023, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age. disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu..

About the Department of Teaching and Learning

The Department of Teaching and Learning (T&L) is a dynamic and collegial environment where research, policy, and practice are valued in the preparation of Teachers and Teacher Leaders. Faculty members have extensive expertise in both research and practice, drawing on a variety of experiences. The Teaching and Learning Programs engage in continuous assessment and improvement of department courses and organizational structures with an emphasis on incorporating diversity and equity and is committed, as well, to providing mentoring support to new members of the department commensurate with their rank. Explore more at http://www.smu.edu/Simmons/Academics.

The department includes graduate study in Learning Sciences, Teacher Education, Bilingual/ESL Education, Special Education, Literacy, Gifted and Talented, Math Education, STEM Education, and Urban Education. In addition the department, includes the Technology-Enhanced Immersion Learning (TEIL) cluster that focuses on learning sciences, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology-enhanced learning, assessment, and behavior change.

Program Area: Graduate Liberal Studies and Dispute Resolution

No positions available at present.

About the Program Area of Graduate Liberal Studies and Dispute Resolution

The Graduate Liberal Studies and Dispute Resolution program area offers a wide range of interdisciplinary, skills-based master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs for professionals, community leaders, and individuals. Students in this vibrant community represent a range of professional and community backgrounds and educational goals. The program area offers a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution, Master of Liberal Studies, Doctor of Liberal Studies, Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Executive Coaching Concentration, Healthcare Collaboration and Conflict Engagement Certificate, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study.

About the Simmons School, SMU, and the City of Dallas

The Simmons School of Education & Human Development

Ranked among the top 11 private graduate schools of education in the nation and among the top 3 public and private schools in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report.

Elementary school student

The Simmons School was founded in 2005 and named in 2007 in recognition of a landmark gift from Harold C. and Annette Caldwell Simmons of Dallas. It has 1300 undergraduate and graduate students in five academic departments, including Counseling and Dispute Resolution, Teaching and Learning, Education Policy and Leadership, Applied Physiology and Sport Management, and Graduate Liberal Studies. As a catalyst for discovery and innovation the School promotes excellence by engaging in and disseminating research, preparing exemplary professionals in education and human development, collaborating with other schools and institutions in the development of model programs, and furthering positive learning experiences in all stages of life. The mission of the School is to integrate the theory, research, and practice of education and human development; promote academic rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration; educate students for initial certification and professional practice; and nurture collaboration across the academic community. Simmons offers school-wide degree programs, including doctoral and master’s degrees, graduate-level certifications, and undergraduate programs. The School also includes research institutes and community engagement centers.

Research and community programs at Simmons include the Center on Research and Evaluation, Budd Center for Involving Communities in Education, Institute for Evidence-Based Education, Institute for Leadership Impact, Applied Physiology Laboratory, Locomotor Performance Laboratory, Research in Mathematics Education, Center for Family Counseling, TRIO College Access, and McNair Scholars program.

Despite many issues and challenges confronting higher education, the Simmons School has experienced tremendous growth as illustrated by the following:

  • Has partnered with Toyota, Dallas ISD, and the West Dallas community to develop and implement a model for a PK-8 STEM-focused school that can be replicated and scaled elsewhere.
  • Developed the academic infrastructure for five new departments to launch a new school of education and human development through its inaugural dean.
  • Developed four new doctoral programs, including a Ph.D. in Education, two Ed.D. programs in School Leadership and Higher Education, and a Doctor of Liberal Studies program (one of only three of its kind in the U.S.).
  • Created strategies to build a constituency of friends and alumni by highlighting the accomplishments of the school during its first 10 years in building support for scholarship and programs.
  • Created a strategic vision focused on undergraduate and graduate programs built on evidence-based practices to improve the lives of children and their families.
  • Built a $24 million operating budget in seven years by employing strategy-based budgeting and careful enrollment management.
  • Recruited and hired a world-class faculty and staff, growing from 50 employees in 2007 to the current 167.
  • Developed a network of partner agencies in Dallas that allows Simmons faculty and students to engage with multiple communities, including K-12 education, the sport industry, wellness and medical communities, and the non-profit sector.
  • Secured support for three new endowed chairs, an endowed deanship, and an endowed professorship.
  • Developed an annual gala to honor Simmons Luminaries, which highlights the contributions of local, state, and national groups or individuals who improve educational outcomes for children.
  • Developed a research and training infrastructure that results in approximately $10 million annually in expenditures and that continues to grow with grants and contracts from federal and state agencies, foundations, and private and corporate donors.
  • Cultivated an alumni and donor network that resulted in an endowment of more than $18 million and more than $45 million in support for capital projects.
  • Completed the design and construction of two state-of-the-art academic buildings with over 80,000 sq. feet of office and classroom spaces, applied physiology labs, and a 21st century teacher development studio designed to advance the development of pre-service and in-service teachers using innovative technologies.
  • Created two centers and an institute designed to engage the Simmons School in the community as a source of support for leadership development, non-profit impact, research, and evaluations of community-based projects.
  • Enhanced enrollment and quality of the Graduate Liberal Studies Program focused on an alternative student body of professionals interested in pursuing liberal arts.

To learn more about the dynamic research and teaching environment of the Simmons School, visit smu.edu/simmons.

SMU: The University

Dallas Hall

SMU is a global research university with a liberal arts tradition that is nonsectarian in its teaching. It has seven degree-granting schools: Cox School of Business, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman School of Law, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Perkins School of Theology, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development. These schools offer undergraduate, master’s, professional, and doctoral degrees in various fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines. The University has an enrollment of 11,000 students, 42 percent of whom are pursuing graduate studies. The students are taught by more than 700 faculty members and have access to library holdings of almost 4 million volumes. In addition to the Dallas campus, SMU has a campus in Taos, New Mexico.

The Center for World University Rankings placed SMU among the top 15 percent of 1,000 universities ranked worldwide again this year. SMU ranked No. 142 overall and No. 27 in the alumni employment category, which is assessed by the number of alumni who have held CEO positions since 2011 at the world’s top 2,000 public companies listed on the Forbes Global 2000 list.

SMU was founded in 1911 by Dallas civic leaders in partnership with the Methodist Church and has been shaped ever since by a commitment to academic freedom and open inquiry as well as the entrepreneurial spirit of the region.

Students walking down Dallas Hall steps

Fall 2022 Campus Profile

Faculty
  • 85% of full-time faculty members hold the doctorate or highest degree in their fields.
  • The student-faculty ratio is 11-to-1
  • Total Fall 2022 Full-time Faculty – 743
  • Male – 56%
  • Female – 44%
  • Minority – 24%
Enrollment
  • Total Fall 2020 Enrollment – 12,053
  • Undergraduate students – 7,056
  • Graduate students – 4,997
  • Total new first-year undergraduate students – 1,639
Undergraduate Enrollment by Gender
  • Female – 51%
  • Male – 49%
Graduate Enrollment by Gender
  • Male – 51%
  • Female – 49%
Diversity
  • Total Fall 2022 Identified Minority Enrollment – 3,987
  • Hispanic – 1,680
  • Asian – 960
  • Black/African American – 846
  • American Indian/Alaska Native – 27
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander – 8
  • Two or more races – 466
  • Minority percentage of total enrollment – 33%
Socioeconomic

Three out of four SMU students receive scholarships and/or financial aid, including academic and need-based.

National

More than half of undergraduates come from outside Texas, with students from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Following Texas, the leading home states for first-year students are California, Florida, Illinois and New York.

International

International enrollment of 1,007 students (8.3% of total enrollment) from 88 foreign countries. The largest international groups are from China, Mexico and Canada.

Religious – Among students reporting a religious preference
  • 28% are Catholic
  • 12% are Methodist
  • 40% are from other Protestant denominations
  • and 14% represent other religions (including Judaism, Islam and Hinduism).
  • Diverse Campus Ministries organizations support and nurture students in the development of faith and ethics.
Degrees Conferred in 2022-2023
  • Total –4,079
  • Bachelor’s – 1,909
  • Master’s – 1,776
  • Doctoral-Professional (J.D.) – 268
  • Doctoral-Research/Scholarship –126
Degrees Awarded by School in 2022-2023
  • Simmons School of Education and Human Development – 508
  • Cox School of Business – 1,376
  • Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences – 842
  • Lyle School of Engineering –522
  • Meadows School of the Arts – 372
  • Dedman School of Law – 327
  • Perkins School of Theology – 92
  • The Guildhall – 80
  • Research and Graduate Studies (M.S.D.S.) –93

The City of Dallas

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. A great many publicly traded corporations are headquartered in DFW, with nine Fortune 500 companies based within Dallas. The DFW airport was the fourth-busiest airport in the world in 2020, and travel to nearly anywhere in the world is extremely convenient, often by direct flight. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and a variety of housing options from high-rise, urban apartments to country-style single-family homes. A full range of professional sports teams, popular to highbrow music venues, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city. 

Dallas boasts the nation’s largest urban arts district, which consists of world-class museums and a luminous cluster of performing arts spaces, highlighted by the Winspear Opera House, described by Opera magazine as America’s finest. With the Trinity River, White Rock Lake, almost 400 parks, and over 125 miles of urban hiking and biking trails, the city provides abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The city has been named one of the Greenest Cities in the world. SMU students and faculty utilize the Dallas metropolitan area as an extension of the classroom, characterized by engaged learning projects and corporate and community partnerships. To learn more about the rich culture of Dallas, visit https://www.visitdallas.com/.

SMU does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

SMU researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness. SMU is committed to inclusive teaching and opportunities for mentoring diverse students at graduate and undergraduate levels and offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu.

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.