SMU #53649 Clinical/Technical Assistant Professor of Counseling & Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Description

The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling in the Department of Counseling and Assistant Director of Clinical Services at the SMU Center for Family Counseling.

Position Numbers:

53649 (NTT) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling and Assistant Director of

Clinical Services

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Include:

• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education or a related field
• A minimum of three years of clinical experience in an academic clinical setting or comparable mental health counseling experience in a private practice, non-profit or hospital setting
• Strong clinical supervision experience with generalist ability to supervise counselors in training who are providing clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a variety of presenting concerns
• Teaching experience in counseling-related courses, including clinical courses and

Counseling Core Curriculum

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Licensed clinical supervisor credential or equivalent, strongly preferred
• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education (PhD or EdD from a CACREP-accredited

Program)

• Demonstrated identity as a counselor educator and clinician as evidenced by sustained

participation in professional activities, scholarly activities, and service to the profession

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be received by October 31,

2025; the position will remain open until filled. The following documents are required to be

Considered For The Position:

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) 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/XXXX .
• For questions about the search submissions process, contact Kathy Silva at ksilva@smu.edu.
• For questions about the department or position, contact Dr. Tara Godhwani, Search
• Committee Chair, at tgodhwani@smu.edu.

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.