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Southern Methodist University

A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a distinguished center for global research and teaching.

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

Sep 19, 2024
Full time
Associate/Full Professor/Associate Dean for Research and Outreach
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX, USA
SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as the next Associate Dean for Research and Outreach within the Simmons School of Education & Human Development. Reporting to and working with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Research and Outreach will advance the quality and reputation of the academic programs within the school. The successful candidate will be an established scholar, teacher, and leader in a field of study of the school appropriate to the rank of advanced associate or full professor (with tenure) and with a proven commitment in proactively supporting efforts towards equity and inclusion.   Per Simmons’ workload policy, Associate Deans have a 50% administrative commitment with the remaining 50% devoted to teaching, research, and professional service which is expected and supported.   The Associate Dean for Research and Outreach will have experience in providing strategic, inspiring, and consensus-building...
Sep 19, 2024
Full time
Associate/Full Professor/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX, USA
SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development seeks an exceptional academic leader to serve as the next Associate Dean for Academic Affairs within the Simmons School of Education & Human Development. Reporting to and working with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will advance the quality and reputation of the academic programs within the school. The successful candidate will be an established scholar, teacher, and leader in a field of study of the school appropriate to the rank of advanced associate or full professor (with tenure) and with a proven commitment in proactively supporting efforts towards equity and inclusion.   Per Simmons’ workload policy, Associate Deans have a 50% administrative commitment with the remaining 50% devoted to teaching, research, and professional service which is expected and supported. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will have demonstrated experience in providing strategic, inspiring, and consensus-building...