The Department of Psychology at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a
tenure-track Associate or Full Professor position in Psychological Clinical Science (Position No.
6336) to begin in August 2025. We are searching for a candidate with an outstanding research
record to serve as the Director of Clinical Training in our Psychological Clinical Science Ph.D.
program. Our APA accredited program is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical
Science. Accreditation by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) is a
goal of our program. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have previous academic leadership
experience and knowledge regarding PCSAS and the Clinical Science training model. For
additional information about our doctoral program and the department, please visit our website
https://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/psychology
The specific area of research is open, as long as it is within psychological clinical science.
Substantive research areas of particular interest include: (1) nosology/classification, etiology,
measurement, prevention, and/or treatment of psychopathology (broadly defined); (2) diversity
science (broadly defined) (3) risk or resiliency factors (broadly defined); (4) impact of societal
problems (e.g., violence, racism) on mental and/or physical health. Successful candidates will
have a collaborative approach to research and will have a track record of successfully generating
external funding for research. Candidates also must be committed to excellence in teaching and
mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Women, individuals from minoritized
backgrounds, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is
required at the time of appointment.
SMU is a nationally-ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the
nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Researchers are part of an inclusive and
intellectually vibrant community of internationally recognized scholars across the humanities,
social sciences, mathematical sciences, engineering, and business. SMU offers excellent benefits
including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-
Revival-inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. Explore Dedman College at
https://www.smu.edu/dedman and SMU at http://www.smu.edu. 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. It is a vibrant and diverse metropolis with multiethnic
and multilinguistic communities as well as a rich arts and music community, an outstanding food
scene, and activities for every interest.
The Department of Psychology runs a training clinic, which can be used for
assessment/treatment research. Recent university-wide initiatives facilitate multi- and
interdisciplinary research collaborations among faculty members, including the establishment of
research clusters in Technology-Enhanced Immersive Learning and Data Science. The Moody
School of Graduate and Advanced Studies offers many forms of support for doctoral students,
including a range of research fellowships. SMU is also home to one of the fastest and most
powerful academic supercomputers in the nation (ManeFrame III), which can handle large
volumes of complex data as well as the ability to implement advanced algorithms for time-series
analysis, data mining, computational modeling, AI, and machine learning. There is also an
NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD. Both are free to use for all faculty and students. More information is
available here.
Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/150780
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting the candidate’s qualifications; a
curriculum vitae; a statement of research; a statement of teaching philosophy and interests,
evidence of teaching effectiveness, up to 5 representative publications or preprints, and contact
information for three professional references who may be contacted at a later date. To ensure full
consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2024; however, the committee
will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is
required for the position. For questions about the search submission process or position, contact
Mike Chmielewski, Ph.D. (mchmielewski@smu.edu), Psychology Search Committee Chair. 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. Start date is August 1, 2025.
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or
gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX
Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be
reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205,
214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
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