The Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor to begin on August 1, 2027. This is a non-tenure track professional and teaching (P&T) faculty position with an initial contract for up to three years, renewable. Typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester (a 4/4 load) with opportunities for summer and intersession teaching.
The Department of Psychology is part of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences (https://www.smu.edu/dedman) at SMU (https://www.smu.edu/). The department houses a PhD program in psychological clinical science, an MS program in organizational psychology, and undergraduate programs with one of the largest number of majors at the university. The department is comprised of outstanding faculty who collaborate to create a stimulating environment emphasizing excellence in both research and teaching. For additional information about the department, visit https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/psychology.
SMU is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research university located in the heart of Dallas. SMU offers an intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities, social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. SMU provides excellent benefits including full domestic partner benefits. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is also one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas and currently the fourth largest in the US.
We are seeking candidates with teaching experience and the expertise to teach a breadth of courses in one or more of the following areas of psychology: introductory, developmental, social, personality, cognitive, organizational, and psychopathology. A PhD in psychology is required at the time of appointment.
Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/193863. Interested applicants should submit:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 15, 2027; however, the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. For questions about the search submission process or position, contact Dr. Holly Bowen, Assistant Teaching Professor Search Committee Chair at hbowen@smu.edu.
The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
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.
