The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks one full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling.
Position Numbers:
52938 (NTT) Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Counseling
Responsibilities include:
· Teach counseling courses and utilize generalist teaching skills for core counseling curriculum which includes culturally sustaining content and strategies across the foundational curriculum in keeping with CACREP standards.
· Academic (individual and group) advising.
· Curriculum development and/or oversight.
· Provide clinical supervision of students as needed related to clinical courses.
· Support departmental program projects and events.
· Provide service to the School and University.
This is a renewable, non-tenured position with an initial three-year appointment beginning August 2027.
Required qualifications include:
· A doctoral degree in counseling or counselor education (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) from a CACREP-accredited program.
· A doctoral degree in a related field and previous employment as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of 1 full academic year before July 1, 2013.
· Teaching experience in counseling-related courses, including clinical courses and counseling core curriculum.
· Demonstrated identity as a counselor educator and clinician as evidenced by sustained participation in professional activities, scholarly activities, and service to the profession.
· Clinical experience in the field and clinical supervisory experience.
Preferred qualifications:
· LPC licensure
· LMFT licensure
· Marriage, couple, and family counseling experience
· One to three years teaching experience
To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be received by October 31, 2026; the positions will remain open until filled. The following documents are required to be considered for the positions:
1) Cover letter outlining teaching, scholarship, professional service, and clinical experiences as well as research experience, if applicable.
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Three references, including their names, affiliations, and contact information. 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/190905. For questions about the search submissions process, contact Laura Figura at lfigura@smu.edu. For questions about the department or the position, contact Dr. Beck A. Munsey, Search Committee Chair, at bmunsey@smu.edu.
Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for these positions is August 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU, please see: www.smu.edu.
SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development promotes academic excellence through preparing exemplary professionals, engaging in research, securing significant external grants and contracts, and collaborating with community partners. Founded in 2005, Simmons offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five diverse academic departments: Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning.
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/, 2025). 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 valuing human difference, 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.
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
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.
