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The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Counseling and Dispute Resolution, position # 051326.  Principal responsibilities include teaching counseling course work, academic advising of students, supervision in practicum settings, post-graduate maintenance and support, and providing administrative support for departmental projects.  This is a non-tenured position for a one year appointment beginning fall 2009.

 Desired qualifications include:

• A terminal degree in a relevant discipline (Ed.D. or Ph.D.)
• Teaching experience in counseling and related topics with specific emphasis on assessment, gerontology, and diverse
  communities
• Clinical experience in the field
• Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas
• Supervisory experience in the counseling field with supervisory status as an LPC-S and/or LMFT - S
• Strong writing skills

Preference will be given to candidates with a relevant degree in counseling or a related field, professional experience in a clinical setting, polished skills in writing, and practical experience as a professional in the field. Other desired qualifications include strong organizational, time management, and personnel management skills, as well as expertise in the field of psycho-educational assessment, gerontology/aging, and diverse communities.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, examples of syllabi, official graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference that specifically address clinical and teaching expertise to:

Chair, Selection Committee -
Southern Methodist University,
P.O. Box 750900
Dallas, Texas 75275

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2009.  To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by February 15, 2009, but the selection 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.

SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.  SMU is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.  Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.