Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling and Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Southern Methodist University
Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development
Department of Counseling
Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Services

The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling in the Department of Counseling and Assistant Director of Clinical Services at the SMU Center for Family Counseling.

Position Numbers:

53649 (NTT) Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling and Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Responsibilities include:

• Provide clinic administration and day-to-day operational support of a non-profit academic training clinic associated with the Department of Counseling
• Provide developmentally appropriate clinical supervision of counselors-in-training
• Exercise strong clinical judgment to manage client situations, prioritizing client care while also supporting the growth and development of counselors-in-training
• Teach a reduced course load with a focus on clinical classes that support the training clinic operations, infusing culturally sustaining content and strategies in keeping with CACREP standards
• Provide academic (individual and group) advising as assigned
• Support departmental program projects and events as needed
• Provide service to the School and University as assigned

This is a renewable, non-tenured position with an initial one-year appointment beginning August 2026.

Required qualifications include:

• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education or a related field
• A minimum of three years of clinical experience in an academic clinical setting or comparable mental health counseling experience in a private practice, non-profit or hospital setting
• Strong clinical supervision experience with generalist ability to supervise counselors in training who are providing clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a variety of presenting concerns
• Teaching experience in counseling-related courses, including clinical courses and counseling core curriculum

Preferred qualifications include:

• Licensed clinical supervisor credential or equivalent, strongly preferred
• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education (PhD or EdD from a CACREP-accredited program)
• Demonstrated identity as a counselor educator and clinician as evidenced by sustained participation in professional activities, scholarly activities, and service to the profession

To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be received by October 31, 2025; the position will remain open until filled. The following documents are required to be considered for the position:

1. Cover letter outlining relevant clinical experience, clinical supervision experience, teaching, scholarship, and professional service as well as research experience, if applicable.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Three references, including their names, affiliations, and contact information. References will only be contacted if the candidate advances to the on-campus interview stage.

All materials should be submitted through Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/170780. For questions about the search submissions process, contact Kathy Silva at [email protected]. For questions about the department or position, contact Dr. Tara Godhwani, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The start date for the position is August 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Located near the center of Dallas, SMU is a private university of roughly 12,000 students offering strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 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 learning environment of SMU, please see: www.smu.edu.

The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development was founded in 2005 and is ranked among the top 11 private universities in the United States, the top 3 of all public and private colleges in Texas, and #1 private graduate education school in the Southwest. 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. Comprised of two state-of-the-art academic buildings, the Simmons School has over 80,000 square 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 Department of Counseling is a part of the prestigious Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University. The SMU Counseling program is ranked nationally among the top 5 best value schools (https://www.bestvalueschools.org/masters-in-counseling/). The Counseling Program maintains approximately 300 graduate students whose capstone experience is practica in the state-of-the-art SMU 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 program’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 focused on embracing diversity, pluralism, and advocacy, which are hallmarks of the program and have contributed to its ongoing success. Faculty are committed to the well-being and success of students and each other.

Message from a Graduate:
“I am deeply grateful for my experience in the counseling program at SMU. This journey has been transformative, offering me profound insights into the mental health field and a deeper understanding of myself. The support and encouragement I have received throughout this process have been invaluable, and I cherish the growth and learning that have come from it. Thank you all for being an integral part of this meaningful experience.”

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.