Jobs: Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University

The Department of Teaching and Learning in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development of Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure-earning position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the fall of 2013. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service, with a reduced teaching assignment and correspondingly high expectations for research.  While an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure track is anticipated, extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered.

Qualifications include a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and a strong potential for developing an externally funded research program. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in education or a related field.  Teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level is desirable.  Interested applicants should submit their application package through the online system: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/17748 <https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/17748> .

Requests for more information should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Paige Ware, at pware@smu.edu. If necessary, an application may be sent via mail to the search committee chair at P.O. Box 750455, Dallas, Texas, 75275-0455.

Application: The application package should include the following: 1) a letter of application detailing interest and qualifications for the position; 2) a current vita; 3) unofficial graduate transcripts; 4) 2 writing samples in the form of published articles or manuscripts submitted for publication; and 5) three letters of recommendation.  Letters of recommendation can be sent from the author directly to pware@smu.edu   or via mail to the address above.

To ensure full consideration for the position (#53464), applicants should submit their application package by December 15.  The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.