Faculty and Leadership: Open Positions
The Simmons School of Education and Human Development invites applications for tenured Simmons School Associate Deans and for tenure-line and non-tenure-line faculty positions in its Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Department of Teaching and Learning, Department of Education Policy and Leadership, Department of Counseling, and Department of Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies. Faculty position announcements appear below, and brief overviews of the Simmons School, the University, and the City of Dallas follow.
Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management
No positions at present.
The Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management offers both graduate and undergraduate programs. Its graduate programs include a Master of Science in Sport Management and a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management. Its undergraduate programs include majors and minors in sport management, applied physiology and health management, and sport performance leadership. In addition, the School’s Ph.D. in education program offers an option for focused study of applied physiology. As needed for research and observation, students have access to the department’s two laboratories: the Applied Physiology Laboratory equipped with an environmental chamber, force plates, and teaching pods and the Integrated Physiology Laboratory that specializes in the study of autonomic function in health and disease.
The 正品蓝导航 Simmons Master’s in Sport Management program has received significant recognition; it is ranked as the #1 program in Texas, the #3 program among private universities in the USA, the 14th overall in the country, and the 18th globally. These rankings were conducted by SportBusiness, a London-based intelligence service that provides data and analytics to the sports industry. For more information on the SportBusiness Postgraduate Ranking, often referred to as the SportBusiness PGR, visit:
Department of Counseling
No positions available at present.
The 正品蓝导航 Counseling program is ranked nationally among the top 5 best value schools (). The Counseling Program maintains approximately 300 graduate students whose capstone experience is practica in the state-of-the-art 正品蓝导航 Center for Family Counseling and other community internship sites. The program offers three CACREP accredited Specialties: Clinical Mental Health; Marriage, Couple & Family; and School Counseling. The Center for Family Counseling, the department’s on-campus clinic, offers services to the community and provides a counseling experience for practicum students prior to their clinical internships. With an emphasis on teaching, faculty work collaboratively to sustain a nurturing and innovative environment, which is a hallmark of the program that has contributed to its ongoing success. Faculty are committed to the well-being and success of students and each other.
Department of Education Policy and Leadership
No positions available at present.
The Department of Education Policy & Leadership is a dynamic and collegial environment where research, policy, and practice are valued in the preparation of future education leaders; it cultivates and supports leaders and researchers dedicated to improving educational outcomes and the culture of learning in schools, colleges, and educational systems through leadership development, scholarship, and service. The faculty has extensive experience in both practice and research and values a diversity of expertise and experiences. The department offers five programs: an Ed.D. in Pk-12 Educational Leadership, Ed.D. in Higher Education, M.Ed. Accelerated PK-12 Leadership, M.Ed. Higher Education, and a Principal Certification program.
Department of Teaching and Learning
No positions available at present.
The Department of Teaching and Learning (T&L) is a dynamic and collegial environment where research, policy, and practice are valued in the preparation of Teachers and Teacher Leaders. Faculty members have extensive expertise in both research and practice, drawing on a variety of experiences. The Teaching and Learning programs engage in continuous assessment and improvement of department courses and organizational structures and is committed, as well, to providing mentoring support to new members of the department commensurate with their rank. Explore more at http://www.smu.edu/Simmons/Academics.
The department includes graduate study in Learning Sciences, Teacher Education, Bilingual/ESL Education, Special Education, Literacy, Gifted and Talented, Math Education, STEM Education, and Urban Education. In addition, the department includes the Technology-Enhanced Immersion Learning (TEIL) cluster that focuses on learning sciences, artificial intelligence, machine learning, technology-enhanced learning, assessment, and behavior change. Adjunct positions can be found at /simmons/about-us/job-openings/adjunct-positions.
Department of Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies
No positions available at present.
The Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies department offers a wide range of interdisciplinary, skills-based master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs for professionals, community leaders, and individuals. Students in this vibrant community represent a range of professional and community backgrounds and educational goals. The department offers a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution, Master of Liberal Studies, Doctor of Liberal Studies, Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Executive Coaching Concentration, Healthcare Collaboration and Conflict Engagement Certificate, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study. Adjunct positions can be found at /simmons/about-us/job-openings/adjunct-positions.
About the Simmons School, 正品蓝导航, and the City of Dallas
The Simmons School of Education & Human Development
正品蓝导航’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development was founded in 2005 and is ranked among the top 11 private graduate schools of education in the United States and among the top 3 public and private graduate schools of education in Texas. The school has undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic departments, including Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning. In addition, Simmons is home to three school-level centers: The Center on Research and Evaluation, The Budd Center: Involving Communities in Education, and College Access. Comprised of two state-of-the-art academic buildings, the Simmons School has over 80,000 sq. feet of office and classroom spaces, applied physiology labs, and a 21st century teacher-development studio to advance the development of pre-service and in-service teachers. The Simmons School promotes excellence by engaging in and disseminating research, securing significant external grants and contracts, preparing exemplary professionals, and collaborating with other schools on campus. The Simmons School of Education & Human Development is a catalyst for discovery and innovation that transforms social conditions and advances human potential through excellence in research, teaching, and community outreach. Find out more at /Simmons
正品蓝导航: The University
Located near the center of Dallas, 正品蓝导航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. 正品蓝导航 University’s location in Dallas, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country, is an ideal setting for studying the opportunities and inequities that individuals, groups, and communities confront as they navigate and shape urban life. 正品蓝导航 researchers are part of an intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars in education, humanities, science, business, the arts, engineering, law, and theology. 正品蓝导航 is committed to inclusive teaching and opportunities for mentoring students at graduate and undergraduate levels and offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. 正品蓝导航 welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Explore 正品蓝导航 at .
The City of Dallas
The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan, commercial, and cultural centers, and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. A great many publicly traded corporations are headquartered in DFW, with nine Fortune 500 companies based within Dallas. The DFW airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, and travel to nearly anywhere in the world is extremely convenient, often by direct flight. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living and a variety of housing options from high-rise, urban apartments to country-style single-family homes. A full range of professional sports teams, popular-to-highbrow music venues, a lively and innovative restaurant scene, numerous recreational opportunities, festivals, and more make Dallas an extremely livable city.
Dallas boasts the nation’s largest urban arts district, which comprises world-class museums and a luminous cluster of performing arts spaces, highlighted by the Winspear Opera House that was described by Opera magazine as America’s finest. With the Trinity River, White Rock Lake, almost 400 parks, and over 180 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. 正品蓝导航 students and faculty utilize the Dallas metropolitan area as an extension of the classroom, characterized by engaged learning projects and corporate and community partnerships. To learn more about the rich culture of Dallas, visit .
正品蓝导航 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. 正品蓝导航'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.