Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Counseling

Southern Methodist University: Simmons School of Education and Human Development

Location: Dallas

Open Date: Sep 18, 2026

Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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.

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
• LMFT licensure
• Marriage, couple, and family counseling experience
• One to three years teaching experience

Application Instructions

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.

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.