SMU #53313 and Position # 53705 Clinical/Technical Assistant Professor of Counseling

Description

The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks two full-time Clinical Assistant Professors in the Department of 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 the initial one-year appointment beginning August 2026.

Qualifications

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
• Marriage, couple, and family counseling experience
• School counseling experience
• Addiction/substance abuse counseling experience
• One to three years teaching experience 

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be received by October 17, 2025; 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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.