About Simmons
Rank/Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Sport Management (2 positions) Position Number: 53649 Dallas, Texas
The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development at Southern Methodist University offers two (2) exciting and unique opportunities in the Department of Applied Physiology & Wellness’ Sport Management program. These are both non-tenure-track, nine-month renewable contract, Clinical Assistant Professor, Sport Management positions. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Summer teaching opportunities may be available but not guaranteed. Positions begin August, 2019.
Position requirements: responsible for a faculty teaching load of 4 courses or approximately 12 credit hours per semester including but not limited to: Contemporary Issues in Sport Management, Applied Management Skills in Sports & Fitness, Sports Marketing, Sports Data & Analytics, and Revenue in Sport; undergraduate advising of general education curriculum and major degree program requirements; maintaining office hours and an appropriate student-centered presence on campus; and participating in the development, growth, and expansion of the sport management program. This position may include teaching graduate courses in the Master of Science Sport Management program.
Minimum qualifications: earned master’s degree in Sport Management or an appropriate and closely related discipline (i.e., Kinesiology with an emphasis, focus, or concentration in sport management; Sport Administration; Sport Science); expertise to teach courses at the undergraduate level across multiple sport management classes; demonstrated potential as a teacher-scholar; and outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred qualifications: earned doctorate degree on or before May 1, 2019 in Sport Management or an appropriate and closely related discipline (i.e., Kinesiology with an emphasis, focus, or concentration in sport management; Sport Administration; Sport Science); experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in Sports Marketing, Sports Sponsorship, Sport Data & Analytics, Contemporary Issues in Sport Management, Sport Finance, and Revenue in Sport, as well as courses in any of the following areas: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Fitness and Sport; Sport Law, and Ethics in Sport; U.S. sports industry experience; industry-relevant sport scholarly research; contacts and/or demonstrated collaborations within the U.S. sports industry.
Application: Candidates should submit their application materials through the Interfolio online system: http://apply.interfolio.com/58422. The application materials include the following items: 1) a letter of application highlighting the candidate’s qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly from the author through Interfolio. Candidates may submit Twitter handle, website links, or other relevant professional materials that showcase samples of their work product or sports industry engagement to: Peter J. Carton, Jr., Faculty Search Chair, Clinical Assistant Professor, Sport Management Search Committee, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Southern Methodist University, PO Box 750382, Dallas, Texas 75275-0382 or as email attachments to pcarton@smu.edu.
To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be submitted by March 22, 2019 but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Please refer to Position No. 53649 on all application materials. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
For questions about the search submission process, the department or the position, please contact Search Chair Peter J. Carton, Jr. at pcarton@smu.edu.
Rank/Title: Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair Position Number: 52418
The Simmons School of Education & Human Development invites applications for an Associate-Full Professor / Department Chair position in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Distinguished candidates at the rank of associate professor with tenure may be considered for a Full Professor appointment if eligible to assume the rank of professor pending the approval of the appropriate university officials. We are especially interested in candidates whose scholarly work focuses on STEM in one or more of the following areas: pre-K-12 education, teacher education, urban education, learning sciences, science education, math education, or technology integration.
Duties and Responsibilities
For additional information, please visit: https://www.smu.edu/simmons/Academics/TeacherEducation
Required qualifications include: (a) earned doctorate in a STEM Education-related field; (b) demonstrated and ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with rank; (c) administrative ability developed through prior experiences in administering centers or large grants; (d) excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses; (e) demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness; and (f) evidence of participation/leadership in national professional organizations.
Preferred qualifications include: (a) experience developing and/or sustaining collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives; (b) leadership experience within higher education, such as serving in administrative positions such as department chair or program director; (c) two or more years of experience working in Pre-K-12 contexts; (d) history of obtaining external funding for research and (e) demonstrated mentorship of doctoral students and junior faculty.
Located near the center of Dallas, SMU is a private university of 11,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through seven schools – Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Meadow School of the Arts, Lyle School of Engineering, Perkins School of Theology, Dedman School of Law, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU: http://smu.edu.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2018, and the position will remain open until filled. Reference the position number (52418) in all documents submitted for application, which should include: (1) cover letter outlining research, teaching, and administrative experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) copies of two representative scholarly publications; and (4) the names, affiliations, and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted if the candidate advances to the on-campus interview stage. All materials should be submitted electronically through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/56373. For questions about the search submission process, contact Paula Serna at pserna@smu.edu. For questions about the department or position, contact Dr. Paige Ware, Search Committee Chair, pware@smu.edu. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for this position is Summer 2019. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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 the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
About the Department of Teaching and Learning
The Department of Teaching and Learning represents SMU’s commitment to the professional development of educators through innovative and research-based undergraduate and graduate programs.
The department’s teaching and research practices are grounded in multiple perspectives that encompass behaviorist, cognitive, social-constructivist and sociocultural approaches to scholarship. All programs serve to prepare educators who are committed to high-quality teaching and practice and who are scholars and leaders in professionalism, leaders in translating research into practice, and experts in differentiated instruction.
The department’s undergraduate curriculum prepares students for initial teacher certification. The department’s graduate curricula focus on reading, teaching and learning, special education, giftedness, bilingual education, ESL, Montessori, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Two master’s degrees are offered: a Master of Bilingual Education (M.B.E.) and a Master of Education (M.Ed.). The M.B.E. includes a special education concentration and a gifted concentration. The M.Ed. is available in three formats: the traditional M.Ed. for which students must select one or two specializations, an M.Ed. in special education, and an M.Ed. for educator preparation. The Master of Music with a major in music education is offered through the Meadows School of the Arts in cooperation with the Simmons School. In addition, a variety of enrichment opportunities serve the continuing education needs of practicing educators.
The Department of Teaching and Learning is heavily involved in the Simmons School’s Ph.D. program in education research that combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies, generates new hypotheses, and influences pedagogical practices in early childhood (or “EC”) through grade-12 schools.
Rank/Title: Associate/Full Professor/Department Chair Position Number: 53215
The Simmons School of Education & Human Development invites applications for an Associate-Full Professor / Department Chair position in The Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL). EPL seeks a scholar with a strong record of research and external funding in K-12 educational leadership and/or administrator preparation. We seek an experienced and capable leader to serve as chair of the EPL Department. Preferred research agenda would include one or more of the following areas: educational executive, mid-level, and distributed leadership; leadership for STEM education; effectiveness of administrator preparation programs; impact of educational innovation on teachers and administrators; educational equity and K-12 educational leadership & policy. K-12 experience is desirable. The candidate should be able to show evidence of administrative ability through prior experience in administering programs, departments, centers, or large grants. Applicants with the rank of Associate Professor who would be eligible for promotion to Full Professor are preferred. This position would provide performance assessment and mentorship to the department’s junior faculty and would also engage in academic advising by serving on doctoral dissertation committees and teaching at the graduate level. This position will also serve as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements: This position requires: (a) an earned doctorate in educational leadership, policy or administration; instructional leadership; or a closely related field; (b) a distinguished scholarly record at the associate or full professor level in educational leadership or a closely related field; (c) experience in areas of program development and mentoring of junior faculty and graduate students; (d) record of relevant teaching; (e) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness; (f) evidence of participation/leadership in national professional organizations; and (g) a commitment to working in an interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of educational leadership experience in K-16 school systems as a teacher, principal, director, superintendent, university administrator, or combination of experiences; history of obtaining external funding for research; a commitment to diversity and interest in working with K-12 schools in an urban setting.
Located near the center of Dallas, SMU is a private university of 11,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through seven schools – Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Meadow School of the Arts, Lyle School of Engineering, Perkins School of Theology, Dedman School of Law, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU: http://smu.edu
Interested applicants should submit their application package through the online system: Interfolio. The package should include: 1) a letter of application highlighting the candidate's qualifications, 2) a complete curriculum vitae and, and 3) the names of three references. References will not be contacted unless candidates are selected as finalists.
For questions about the search submission process, contact Karen Milligan at kmilligan@smu.edu. For questions about the department or the position, contact Dr. Frank Hernandez, Search Committee Chair, at frankh@smu.edu.
Applicants should submit their application package by December 10, 2018. Reference the position number (53215) in all documents submitted for application. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for this position is Summer 2019.
Application Due Date: April 26, 2019
Where to Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/46967
For further information contact: kmilligan@smu.edu
All digital material should function fully on both PC and Mac platforms.
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 the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
About the Department of Education Policy & Leadership
The Department of Education Policy and Leadership cultivates and supports leaders and researchers who seek to improve educational outcomes and the culture of learning in schools, colleges, and educational systems through leadership development, scholarship, and service. Our department consists of five programs, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Ed.D. in Higher Education, M.Ed. Accelerated Leadership, M.Ed. Higher Education, and M.Ed. Urban Leadership, which are supported by sixteen faculty and two staff members.
SMU is a global research university with a liberal arts tradition. It has seven degree-granting schools: Cox School of Business, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman School of Law, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Perkins School of Theology, and Simmons School of Education and Human Development. These schools offer undergraduate, master’s, professional, and doctoral degrees in various fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines. The University has an enrollment of 11,000 students, 42 percent of whom are pursuing graduate studies. The students are taught by more than 700 faculty members and have access to library holdings of almost 4 million volumes. In addition to the Dallas campus, SMU has a campus in Taos, New Mexico.
The Center for World University Rankings placed SMU among the top 15 percent of 1,000 universities ranked worldwide again this year. SMU ranked No. 142 overall and No. 27 in the alumni employment category, which is assessed by the number of alumni who have held CEO positions since 2011 at the world’s top 2,000 public companies listed on the Forbes Global 2000 list.
The University is nonsectarian in its teaching. It was founded 100 years ago as a partnership between the Methodist church and the people of Dallas and has been shaped ever since by a commitment to academic freedom and open inquiry as well as the entrepreneurial spirit of the region.
Fall 2015 Campus Profile
The national enrollment is from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with more than half of undergraduates from outside Texas. Following Texas, the leading home states for first-year students are California, Florida, Illinois, and Connecticut. The International enrollment of 1,652 students (14% of total enrollment) comes from 92 foreign countries. The largest international groups are from China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Religious Preferences of Students Who Report One
by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
U.S. News & World Report
SMU is located in the heart of Dallas, in the beautiful University Park residential area. The faculty, students, and staff enjoy all the cultural, athletic, and recreational opportunities that the ninth-largest city in the country provides. With a greater Dallas population exceeding 6.8 million, which makes it the fourth-largest and fifth-most diverse metropolitan area in the U.S., the region is home to nearly 20 Fortune 500 companies and has the 10th most frequently traveled airport in the world.
Dallas boasts the nation’s largest urban arts district, which consists of world-class museums and a luminous cluster of performing arts spaces, highlighted by the Winspear Opera House, described by Opera magazine as America’s finest. With the Trinity River, White Rock Lake, almost 400 parks, and over 125 miles of urban hiking and biking trails, the city provides abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The city has been named one of the Greenest Cities in the world. SMU students and faculty utilize the Dallas metropolitan area as an extension of the classroom, characterized by engaged learning projects and corporate and community partnerships. (SMU Community and Economic Impact Report: http://smu.edu/impact/).
The Simmons School was founded in 2005 and named in 2007 in recognition of a landmark gift from Harold C. and Annette Caldwell Simmons of Dallas. It has 1300 undergraduate and graduate students in five academic departments, including Counseling and Dispute Resolution, Teaching and Learning, Education Policy and Leadership, Applied Physiology and Sport Management, and Graduate Liberal Studies. The School promotes excellence by engaging in and disseminating research, preparing exemplary professionals in education and human development, collaborating with other schools and institutions in the development of model programs, and furthering positive learning experiences in all stages of life. The mission of the School is to integrate the theory, research, and practice of education and human development; promote academic rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration; educate students for initial certification and professional practice; and nurture collaboration across the academic community. Simmons offers school-wide degree programs, including doctoral and master’s degrees, graduate-level certifications, and undergraduate programs. The School also includes research institutes and community engagement centers.
Research and community programs at Simmons include the Center on Research and Evaluation, The Budd Center for Involving Communities in Education, Institute for Evidence-Based Education, Institute for Leadership Impact, Applied Physiology Laboratory, Locomotor Performance Laboratory, Research in Mathematics Education, the Center for Family Counseling and its two satellites, TRIO College Access, Mediation Services, Creative Writing, and the McNair Scholars program.
Despite many issues and challenges confronting higher education, the Simmons School has experienced tremendous growth as illustrated by the following: