Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position

November 22, 2023

Website Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University: Simmons School of Education and Human Development: Teaching and Learning

Location

Dallas, TX

Open Date

Nov 13, 2023

Description

The Teaching and Learning Department at Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites applications for an open-rank Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position (#52418).

 

We seek an innovative and collaborative educational researcher who has expertise in one or more of the following areas: bilingual/English as a Second language, literacy, special education, STEM and/or the learning sciences. We are open to a broadrange of research perspectives within K-12 education. We are interested in scholars who employ mixed, quantitative and/or qualitative methods.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

 

All Ranks

  • Earned doctorate in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, the learning sciences or a related field by August 1, 2024
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in research, teaching and learning, and service (as appropriatefor rank) that has prepared the candidate to contribute positively to the department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in research, teaching and learning in formal and informal educational contexts, and service.
  • Expertise or research agenda as described in the candidate’s description above and commensurate with professorial rank below.

Assistant Professor Rank

Candidates must provide evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong potential for publications in top- tier peer-reviewed journals and external funding for scholarly activities, competence in teaching courses or mentoring students related totheir expertise, as well as involvement in service to the University and/or profession.

 

Associate Professor Rank

Candidates must meet the requirements for Assistant Professor and have a minimum Assistant Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Associate Professor. Candidates must provide evidence of a productive scholarly record including an externally funded research program that will complement the current faculty members in the Department of Teaching and Learning, a publication record demonstrating sustained excellence in nationally recognized top-tier peer reviewed journals, experience teaching graduate level courses, experience advising and mentoring graduate students, history of working with diverse student populations, and previous involvement in varied service activities.

 

Professor Rank

Candidates must have a minimum Associate Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Professor rank. Candidates must provide evidence of sustained excellence in scholarly activity in nationally and internationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals, teaching experience in higher education, including masters and/or doctoral graduate courses in their areas of expertise, excellent track record of external funding for scholarly activities, as well as successful mentoring and advising of graduatestudents as the primary mentor/Chair of doctoral dissertations committees. Candidates must also have experience working with diverse student populations, and involvement in University and/or professional service.

 

Preferred Qualifications (expectations for each point are commensurate with candidate’s rank):

  • Expertise or experience teaching graduate level courses.
  • Experience and commitment to teaching, advising, and/or mentoring graduate students
  • Demonstrated record of seeking and/or securing research funding
  • K-12 certification/teaching experience
  • Experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives
  • Prior experience in leadership roles

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 15, 2023, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.

Applicants should submit their materials online http://apply.interfolio.com/136507. The application materials should include:

  1. A cover letter highlighting the candidate’s qualifications with specific reference to research and teaching experience/approach as well as outlining their demonstrated commitment to equity and/or justice
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Research Statement (maximum of 2 pages)
  4. Teaching Statement (maximum of 1 page)
  5. One writing sample in the form of a published article, submitted manuscript, or manuscript in preparation
  6. Name, title, and contact information (email address) for three references. (References will be contacted only for candidates reaching the finalist stage.)

For questions or to discuss the position, contact search co-chairs, Magdalena Pando, mpando@mail.smu.edu and Jill Allor, jallor@mail.smu.edu.

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 15, 2023, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

 

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at thePerkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southern Methodist University (SMU) will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, education activity, or admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX1 Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

To apply for this job please visit apply.interfolio.com.