Non-Tenure Track Positions
Dedman College is accepting the following applications for non-tenure track positions to begin January 2024/Fall 2024:
History. Position #700123. The A. Kenneth Pye Visiting Assistant Professorship, Southern Methodist University. The William P. Clements Department of History at SMU invites nominations and applications for a two-year appointment to begin Fall semester 2024. We seek a teacher-scholar in the field of South Asian history, in any area or period, to fill this position. PhD is required at the time of appointment, but ABD graduates will be considered. Applications should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/129501. Applicants should include a letter of application, a CV, and a writing sample, and arrange to have three recommendations sent on their behalf. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be dated on or before May 1, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The search committee will notify all applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Melissa Barden Dowling at mdowling@smu.edu.
Statistics. Position No. 00053176. The SMU Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for a faculty lecturer position to begin in Fall 2024. We seek professionals who have experience teaching statistics and data science at the college level, the willingness to develop a broad repertoire of undergraduate courses, and a commitment to inclusive teaching. The selected candidate will teach in our statistics and data science programs, coordinate instructional activities in data science, and engage in mentoring of students at all levels. The Department of Statistics & Data Science is the academic home for research and teaching in statistics and data science at SMU. It has 13 permanent faculty members, of whom 5 are on the Professional & Teaching track. The department fosters a collegial environment that is supportive of professional growth and collaboration among faculty members of all tracks and levels. The department offers a PhD in Statistical Science, a PhD in Biostatistics (in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center), an in-person MS in Data Science and Applied Statistics, an online MS in Data Science, a BS in Statistics, and a BS in Data Science. It will begin offering a PhD in Data Science in Fall 2024. Faculty members teach and mentor students within the Statistics & Data Science programs and throughout the University. For more information, visit smu.edu/statistics. To apply, submit: a letter of application highlighting your qualifications, a curriculum vitæ, a teaching statement, and three letters of reference. Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/142008. An MS, MA, or PhD is required at the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by April 1, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants may address questions to the Department Chair, Daniel Heitjan, at dheitjan@smu.edu.
World Languages and Literatures. Position No. 52256. The Department of World Languages and Literatures in Dedman College at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time, non- tenure-track lecturer in Spanish beginning fall semester 2024 on a three-year renewable contract. Normal teaching load is typically twelve credit hours per semester. We seek innovative and inclusive educators with demonstrated excellence in teaching a variety of language and culture courses at the university level and training in second language acquisition and pedagogy. The lecturer’s primary responsibility will be teaching beginning and intermediate courses. Minimum qualifications: an M.A. or equivalent in Spanish; native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English; training in second language acquisition and pedagogy; and experience teaching Spanish at the university level. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by April 30, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision by email after the position is filled. To apply, candidates should send a cover letter and CV; statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, among other factors, how you create an inclusive classroom environment; two letters of reference; and a photocopy of transcripts to: http://apply.interfolio.com/141991.
Southern Methodist University is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholarsacrossthehumanities,socialsciences,naturalsciences,engineering,andbusiness. 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-FortWorthmetroplexisthefourthlargestmetropolitanareaintheUS.ExploreSMUat smu.edu.
SMU is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Faculty are part of an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, natural 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. The region's 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 liveable city. Explore Dedman College at https://www.smu.edu/dedman, and SMU at http://www.smu.edu.
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