Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Counseling

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.

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:

• Cover letter outlining teaching, scholarship, professional service, and clinical experiences as well as research experience, if applicable.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three references, including their names, affiliations, and contact information. References will only be contacted if the candidate advances to the on-campus interview stage.