Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling and Assistant Director of Clinical Services (Position #: 53649)
Education: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in counseling or counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program or a doctoral degree in a related field
Responsibilities include:
• Provide clinic administration and day-to-day operational support of a non-profit academic training clinic associated with the Department of Counseling
• Provide developmentally appropriate clinical supervision of counselors-in-training
• Exercise strong clinical judgment to manage client situations, prioritizing client care while also supporting the growth and development of counselors-in-training
• Teach a reduced course load with a focus on clinical classes that support the training clinic operations, infusing culturally sustaining content and strategies in keeping with CACREP standards
• Provide academic (individual and group) advising as assigned
• Support departmental program projects and events as needed
• Provide service to the School and University as assigned
This is a renewable, non-tenured position with an initial one-year appointment beginning August 2026.
Required Qualifications: A doctoral degree in counseling or related field (PhD, EdD, PsyD); clinical experience in an academic training facility or its equivalent; demonstrated clinical supervisory experience; teaching experience in counseling-related courses, including clinical courses; and demonstrated identity as a counselor educator and clinician and sustained participation in professional, scholarly, and service to the profession (preferred)
Application Instructions: To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by October 31, 2025; the position will remain open until filled. The following documents are required: (1) cover letter outlining relevant clinical experience, clinical supervision experience, teaching, scholarship, and professional service as well as research experience, if applicable. (2) curriculum vitae. (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: https://apply.interfolio.com/170780. For questions about the search submissions process, contact Kathy Silva at ksilva@smu.edu. For questions about the department or the position, contact Dr. Tara Godhwani, Search Committee Chair at tgodhwani@smu.edu. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for this position is August 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Located near the center of Dallas, SMU is a private university of roughly 12,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 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. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU, please see: www.smu.edu.
The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development was founded in 2005 and is ranked among the top 11 private education schools in the United States. The school has undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic departments, including Applied Physiology and Wellness, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning. Comprised of two state-of-the-art academic buildings, the Simmons School has over 80,000 square 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 Department of Counseling is a part of the prestigious Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University. The SMU Counseling program is ranked nationally among the top 5 best value schools (https://www.bestvalueschools.org/masters-in-counseling/). The Counseling Program maintains approximately 300 graduate students whose capstone experience is practica in the state-of-the-art SMU Center for Family Counseling and other community internship sites. The program offers three CACREP accredited Specialties: Clinical Mental Health; Marriage, Couple & Family; and School Counseling. The Center for Family Counseling, the program’s on-campus clinic, offers services to the community and provides a counseling experience for practicum students prior to their clinical internships.
With an emphasis on teaching, faculty work collaboratively to sustain a nurturing and innovative environment focused on embracing diversity, pluralism, and advocacy, which are hallmarks of the program and have contributed to its ongoing success. Faculty are committed to the well-being and success of students and each other.
