Faculty and Leadership: Open Positions

The Simmons School of Education and Human Development invites applications for tenured Simmons School Associate Deans and for tenure-line and non-tenure-line faculty positions in its Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Department of Teaching and Learning, Department of Education Policy and Leadership, Department of Counseling, and Department of Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies. Faculty position announcements appear below, and brief overviews of the Simmons School, the University, and the City of Dallas follow.

Simmons School Dean's Office

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate/Full Professor, Position # 52417

SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as the next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Reporting to and working with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs advances the quality and reputation of the academic programs within the school. A successful candidate will be an established scholar, teacher, and leader in a field of study of the school appropriate to the rank of advanced associate or full professor (with tenure) and with a proven commitment in proactively supporting efforts towards equity and inclusion. Per Simmons’ workload policy, Associate Deans have a 50% administrative commitment with the remaining 50% devoted to teaching, research, and professional service which is expected and supported.

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will have experience in providing strategic, inspiring, and consensus-building leadership to an academic unit. The Associate Dean works to advance the quality and integrity of academic programs, implementing processes and procedures to support accreditation, overseeing educator preparation and certification, and leading faculty professional development and clinical faculty promotion. Further, the Associate Dean provides leadership and oversight to academic affairs matters including the curriculum committee, budgeting, course scheduling, new course and program development, and supporting the West Dallas STEM School initiative.

An Associate Dean of Associate Professor rank must show five years of experience at the Associate Professor rank. Candidates must provide evidence of a productive scholarly record that qualifies for tenure and promotion to full professor in one of the three research departments in Simmons: Teaching and Learning, Education Policy and Leadership, or Applied Physiology and Sport Management. In addition, candidates must show evidence of an externally funded research program; a publication record demonstrating sustained excellence in nationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals; experience teaching graduate and/or undergraduate level courses and advising and mentoring students; history of working with diverse student populations; and previous involvement in varied service activities.

An Associate Dean of Professor rank must meet the requirements and qualifications for Professor with tenure rank. Candidates must provide evidence of sustained excellence in scholarly activity in recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals that merits tenure and full professor rank in one of the three research departments in Simmons: Teaching and Learning, Educational Policy and Leadership, or Applied Physiology and Sport Management. In addition, candidates should have teaching experience in higher education, including undergraduate, master’s, and/or doctoral courses in their areas of expertise; an excellent track record of external funding for scholarly activities; and experience in successfully mentoring and advising undergraduate and/or graduate students. Candidates must also demonstrate experience working with diverse student populations and involvement in university and/or professional service.

Required qualifications

1. earned doctorate in a field aligned with one of the following Simmons departments: Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Teaching and Learning, or Education Policy and Leadership;
2. demonstrated and ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with rank of advanced associate or full professor with tenure;
3. leadership ability developed through prior experience;
4. demonstrated mentorship of graduate students and/or faculty;
5. experience with curriculum and program development;
6. experience with accreditation and/or licensure;
7. demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion;
8. excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Preferred qualifications

1. experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives;
2. leadership experience within higher education by serving in administrative positions such as department chair or program director;
3. evidence of participation/leadership in national scholarly organizations;
4. history of obtaining external funding for research; and
5. excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2024, although the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Reference position number “52417” in all documents submitted for application and include the following: (1) cover letter outlining research, teaching, and administrative experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) copies of two representative scholarly publications; and (4) 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 electronically through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/154173). For questions about the department or position, contact Dr. Anthony Petrosino, Search Committee Chair. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for this position is no later than August 1, 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Associate Dean for Research and Outreach, Associate/Full Professor, Position # 53200

SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as the next Associate Dean for Research and Outreach. Reporting to and working with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Research and Outreach will advance the quality and reputation of the academic programs within the school. A successful candidate will be an established scholar, teacher, and leader in a field of study of the school appropriate to the rank of advanced associate or full professor (with tenure) and with a proven commitment in proactively supporting efforts towards equity and inclusion. Per Simmons’ workload policy, Associate Deans have a 50% administrative commitment with the remaining 50% devoted to teaching, research, and professional service which is expected and supported.

The Associate Dean for Research and Outreach has experience in providing strategic, inspiring research leadership to an academic unit. The Associate Dean provides organizational and institutional support for major research initiatives and proposals; oversees research compliance and certified approvers; oversees responsible research conduct, ethics, and safety; approves proposal routing forms (PRFs) and other research funding requests; and serves as point of contact for conflict of interest management. The Associate Dean oversees promotion and tenure for the tenure-track faculty, the work of the Director of External Affairs and Outreach, and the PhD program. The Associate Dean is responsible for supporting the West Dallas STEM School Initiative.

An Associate Dean of Associate Professor rank must meet the requirements for Associate Professor with a minimum of five years at the Associate Professor rank. Candidates must provide evidence of a productive scholarly record that qualifies for tenure and promotion to full professor in one of the three research departments in Simmons: Teaching and Learning, Educational Policy and Leadership, or Applied Physiology and Sport Management. In addition, candidates must show evidence of an externally funded research program, a publication record demonstrating sustained excellence in nationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals, experience teaching graduate and/or undergraduate level courses, advising and mentoring students, working with diverse student populations, and previous involvement in varied service activities.

An Associate Dean of Professor rank must meet the requirements and qualifications for Professor with tenure rank. Candidates must provide evidence of sustained excellence in scholarly activity in recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals that merits tenure and full professor rank in one of the three research departments in Simmons: Teaching and Learning, Educational Policy and Leadership, or Applied Physiology and Sport Management. In addition, candidates should have teaching experience in higher education, including undergraduate, master’s and/or doctoral courses in their areas of expertise; an excellent track record of external funding for scholarly activities; and experience successfully mentoring and advising undergraduate and/or graduate students. Candidates must also demonstrate experience working with diverse student populations and prior involvement in university and/or professional service.

Required qualifications

1. earned doctorate in a field aligned with one of the following departments in Simmons: Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Teaching and Learning, or Education Policy and Leadership;
2. demonstrated and ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with rank of advanced associate or full professor with tenure;
3. leadership ability developed through prior experience;
4. demonstrated mentorship of graduate students and/or faculty;
5. experience with curriculum and program development;
6. experience with accreditation and/or licensure;
7. demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion; and
8. excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Preferred qualifications

1. experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives;
2. leadership experience within higher education by serving in administrative positions such as department chair or program director;
3. evidence of participation/leadership in national scholarly organizations;
4. history of obtaining external funding for research; and
5. excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2024, although the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Reference position number “53200” in all documents submitted for application and include the following: (1) cover letter outlining research, teaching, and administrative experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) copies of two representative scholarly publications; and (4) 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 electronically through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/154154. For questions about the department or position, contact Dr. Anthony Petrosino, Search Committee Chair. The start date for this position is no later than August 1, 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management

Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair in Data Science Cluster, Position Number 6313

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 faculty positions in the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management (APSM): a tenured Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair (Position # 6313), two tenure-line Professors (Positions # ), and several non-tenure Professors (Positions #). All positions are scheduled to begin in 2025.

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/. 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. Anthony Petrosino (apetrosino@smu.edu), Associate Dean for Research Outreach 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.

About the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management

The Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Its undergraduate programs include majors and minors in sport management, applied physiology and health management, and sport performance leadership; and the department’s graduate programs include a Master of Science in Sport Management and a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management. In addition, the School’s Ph.D. in education program offers an option for focused study of applied physiology. As needed for research and observation, students have access to the department’s two laboratories: the Applied Physiology Laboratory equipped with an environmental chamber, force plates, and teaching pods and the Integrated Physiology Laboratory that specializes in the study of autonomic function in health and disease.

Department of Counseling

No positions available at present.

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

No positions available at present.

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. Learn more about the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.

• 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 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

No positions available at present.

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.

Department of Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies

No positions available at present.

About the Program Area of Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies

The Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies 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.

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

The Simmons School of Education & Human Development

SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development was founded in 2005 and is ranked among the top 11 private graduate schools of education in the United States and among the top 3 public and private graduate schools of education in Texas. The school has undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic departments, including Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning.  In addition, Simmons is home to three school-level centers:  The Center on Research and Evaluation, The Budd Center: Involving Communities in Education, and College Access. Comprised of two state-of-the-art academic buildings, the Simmons School has over 80,000 sq. feet of office and classroom spaces, applied physiology labs, and a 21st century teacher-development studio to advance the development of pre-service and in-service teachers. The Simmons School promotes excellence by engaging in and disseminating research, securing significant external grants and contracts, preparing exemplary professionals, and collaborating with other schools on campus. The 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: The University

Located near the center of Dallas, SMUis a private university of 11,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through seven schools – Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Meadow School of the Arts, Lyle School of Engineering, Perkins School of Theology, Dedman School of Law, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development.  Southern Methodist University’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. 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, science, 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. SMU welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu.

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 is one of the busiest airports in the world, 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, numerous recreational opportunities, festivals, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city.

Dallas boasts the nation’s largest urban arts district, which comprises world-class museums and a luminous cluster of performing arts spaces, highlighted by the Winspear Opera House that was described by Opera magazine as America’s finest. With the Trinity River, White Rock Lake, almost 400 parks, and over 180 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.