Description
The Department of Applied Physiology & Sport Management (APSM) within the Simmons School of Education & Human Development at Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Open Rank Clinical Professor in Applied Physiology & Health Management (#53617). This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, interdisciplinary academic major. Creative energy, intellectual strength, a broad-ranging repertoire, and teaching interests are essential.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be responsible for a faculty teaching load of 4 courses or approximately 12 credit hours per semester, including but not limited to existing courses: Applied Physiology Research and Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics. The successful candidate will participate in the development, growth, and expansion of a new departmental Health Sciences Honors program as well as development of advanced coursework, including but not limited to: Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiology, Environmental Physiology, and Pathophysiology. Service duties may include committee involvement (departmental/school/university), recruitment and student success, assessment/accreditation, and/or community/professional engagement. The Department of Applied Physiology & Sport Management (APSM) prepares students for careers and advanced study in health, human performance, sport management, and related fields through interdisciplinary academic programs that connect science, health, and professional practice. Faculty emphasize high-quality teaching, student mentorship, research-informed practice, and experiential learning. To learn more about the department, please visit: https://www.smu.edu/simmons/academics/applied-physiology-and-sport-management.
SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development promotes academic excellence through preparing exemplary professionals, engaging in research, securing significant external grants and contracts, and collaborating with community partners. Founded in 2005, Simmons offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five diverse academic departments: Applied Physiology and Sport Management, Counseling, Education Policy and Leadership, Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Studies, and Teaching and Learning.
SMU is a nationally ranked, private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Faculty 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. To learn more about the rich cultural environment of SMU, please see: www.smu.edu.
Application Instructions All materials should be submitted electronically through https://apply.interfolio.com/190912 and should include:
(1) A cover letter outlining teaching, service experience, and related qualifications;
(2) A curriculum vitae;
(3) Names, affiliations, and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted if the candidate advances to the on-campus interview stage.
To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by November 15, 2026, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. 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. The start date for this position is August 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and give a teaching demonstration. For questions about the department or position, please contact Dr. Scott Davis, Search Committee Chair, at sldavis@smu.edu. For questions about the search submission process, please contact Susan Sifford at ssifford@smu.edu.
