SMU/Dedman College is accepting the following applications for positions to begin Spring/Fall 2024

Assistant Professor of Anthropology – Tenure Track (Position #50064)

Education:  Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field is required

Application Due date:  Review begins October 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128526

Specialization: The successful candidate should have a strong research focus on economic anthropology, political economy, and/or other aspects of modern economies; interest in making significant contributions to graduate programs; publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and invited talks.

 

Assistant Professor of Anthropology – Tenure Track (Position #5773)

Education:  Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field is required

Application Due date:  Review begins October 15, 2023  http://apply.interfolio.com/128525

 Specialization: The successful candidate should have a strong research focus on Medical Anthropology or related fields in Health and Society. Experience with or an interest in community-engaged research in urban areas is desirable; interest in making significant contributions to graduate programs; publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and invited talks. This position is part of eight tenure-line positions associated with SMU’s faculty cluster in urban research, offering opportunities for rich interdisciplinary connections among SMU faculty. 

 

Assistant Professor of Biology – Tenure Track (Position No. 0050343)

Education:  Ph.D. at time of appointment

Application Due Date: October 13, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/131226

Specialization:  research interests that broadly complement existing faculty research in the areas of neurobiology, immunology, cancer biology, developmental biology, epigenetics, biochemistry, or viral infectious diseases

 

Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Theoretical/Computational) – Tenure Track (Position #50554)

Education:  Ph.D. in Chemistry or field related to theoretical chemistry field is required

Application Due date:  Review begins October 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128541

Specialization: The successful candidate should have a track record of outstanding research and peer-reviewed publications. Effective teaching, mentoring and service that includes PhD students, postdocs, and undergraduates.

 

Assistant Professor of Chemistry (All Areas of Chemistry) – Tenure Track (Position #51413)

Education:  Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required

Application Due date:  Review begins October 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128540

Specialization: The successful candidate should have a track record of outstanding research and peer-reviewed publications. Effective teaching, mentoring and service that includes PhD students, postdocs, and undergraduates.

 

Assistant Professor of English (Urban Cluster) – Tenure Track (Position No. 0050582

Education:  Completed Ph.D. in English or a directly related area by the time of appointment

Application Due date:  November 1, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128553

Specialization: African American literature, which may include Afro-Caribbean, Afro- Brazilian, Black Feminism, or other fields of the African Diaspora

 

C.M. Matthews Endowed Chair – Tenured (Position No. 0050601)

Education:  Ph.D. in the geosciences or closely related field at the time of appointment

Application Due Date:  December 1, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/133668

Specialization: Seeking applicants who conduct innovative, interdisciplinary and quantitative research programs across all fields of geology and are especially interested in candidates working in emerging areas across disciplinary boundaries whose expertise contributes to department strengths

 

Lecturer of Earth Sciences – Non-Tenure Track (Position #51161)

Education:  Ph.D. in some discipline of geology is required

Application Due date:  Review begins October 31, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/132086

Specialization: Candidates with interest in pedagogy and curricular issues related to the earth sciences for undergraduates are encouraged to apply.

 

Assistant Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics) – Tenure Track (Position #53622)

Education: Ph.D. in Economics or related field is required

Application Due Date: Review begins November 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128547

Specialization: The successful candidate must have a strong research focus in all areas of economics, but particularly macroeconomics, microeconomic theory, international economics, and urban economics.

 

Assistant Professor of Economics (Information Economics) – Tenure Track (Position #53657)

Education: Ph.D. in Economics or related field is required

Application Due Date: Review begins November 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128547

Specialization: The successful candidate must have a strong research focus in all areas of economics, but particularly macroeconomics, microeconomic theory, international economics, and urban economics.

 

Assistant Professor of Economics (Urban Cluster) – Tenure Track (Position #50361)

Education: Ph.D. in Economics or related field is required

Application Due Date: Review begins November 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128547

Specialization: The successful candidate must have a strong research focus in all areas of economics, but particularly macroeconomics, microeconomic theory, international economics, and urban economics. This position is part of eight tenure-line positions associated with SMU’s faculty cluster in urban research, offering opportunities for rich interdisciplinary connections among SMU faculty. 

 

Lecturer in Economics – Non-Tenure Track (Position Nos. 0006064 and 00050102.

Education:  Ph.D. in Economics or related field by August 1, 2024.

Application Due Date:  Review begins February 1, 2024* http://apply.interfolio.com/135037

Specialization:  Interested in candidates with teaching expertise and any area of economics.

 

Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Psychological Science – Tenured (Position No. 6336)

Education:  Ph.D. in psychology is required

Application Due date:  December 8, 2023*  http://apply.interfolio.com/128558.

Specialization:  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.

 

 

 

Assistant Professor of Philosophy – Tenure Track (Position #6273)

Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is required

Application Due Date: Review begins November 1, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128556

Specialization: This position is part of a cluster hire in urban research, which aims to address some of the challenges and opportunities of cities in the 21st Century.  Specifically, courses covering topics of immigration, poverty and economic justice, race and racism, racial justice, environmental justice, public health, housing equity, policing, technology, etc.

 

Assistant Professor Physics (Astrophysics / Cosmology) – Tenure Track (Position #52601)

Education: Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience; and a record of research excellence.

Application Due Date: Review begins October 20, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/132829

Specialization: The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program, supervise graduate students, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

 

Assistant Professor Physics (Experimental Particle) – Open Rank (Position #52906)

Education: Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience; and a record of research excellence.

Application Due Date: Review begins October 15, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/133083

Specialization: We especially encourage candidates who are currently active in an LHC

experiment, and who have the ability to leverage the substantial aforementioned resources.

The successful candidate is expected to be successful in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

 

Lecturer in Political Science – Non-Tenure Track. (Position 53656)

Education:  A Ph.D. in Political Science is strongly preferred, although exceptional candidates with a Master’s degree in Political Science will also be considered.

Application Due Date:  February 1, 2024* http://apply.interfolio.com/134764

Specialization:  Teaching undergraduate courses in American Institutions and Government, the presidency, and data analytics.  Special consideration to those candidates who can teach public policy classes.

 

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (Urban Religions) – Tenure Track (Position #53620)

Education: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or related field at the time of appointment

Application Due Date: Review begins November 1, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128579

Specialization: The successful candidate will have the ability to teach courses

on religion in urban American or other urban global contexts, and topics related to religion

and intersectional identities, social scientific and/or cultural approaches to the study of religion.

 

Open Rank Professor of Sociology – Open Rank. (Position No. 00053170).

Education:  Ph.D. at time of appointment.

Application Due Date:  November 1, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/112539

Specialization:  Three years of administrative experience.  Ability to contribute courses towards Markets and Cultures, data science and urban studies.

 

Lecturer in Sociology  - Non-Tenure Track (Position No. 52316)

Education:  Ph.D. at time of appointment

Application Due Date:  January 1, 2024* (http://apply.interfolio.com/131221)

Specialization:  Will teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology, one section of Social Problems, and one upper division substantive course in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as contribute course towards Markets and Cultures.

 

Open Rank Professor of Statistics & Data Science – Tenure Track/Tenured (Position #5748)

Education: Ph.D. in Statistical Science or related field is required

Application Due Date: Review begins November 27, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/128580

Specialization: Candidates with outstanding qualifications in statistics and data science and a commitment to interdisciplinary research and inclusive teaching are encouraged to apply.  This position is part of a strategic cluster hire.  Faculty will teach in our statistics and data science programs and collaborate with faculty in other cluster areas.

 

 

PostDoctoral Position in Biological Sciences – Post Doc – (Position No. 00053946)

Education: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent

Application Due Date:  Open* http://apply.interfolio.com/126337

Specialization:  Highly motivated and capable of working independently with a strong background in neurosciences, molecular biology techniques (including protein and RNA work), and/or mouse behavioral analysis

 

PostDoctoral Position in Oral History for Center for Presidential History – Post Doc – (Position No. 53608

Education:  Completed requirements for Ph.D.

Application Due Date:  August 1, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/127660

Specialization:  All fields, topics, time periods in U.S. History, particularly those with academic and practical expertise in the field of oral history

 

PostDoctoral Positions in Chemistry – Post Doc- (Position Nos. 00054980 and 0052467)

Education:  Completed requirements for a doctoral degree in chemistry or related field by start date

Application Due Date:  Open* http://apply.interfolio.com/131046

Specialization:  Qualified candidates from multiple background (e.g. chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics) are welcome to apply

 

PostDoctoral Positions in Chemistry – Post Doc – (Position Nos. 00052516 and 00053660)

Education:  Completed requirements for a doctoral degree in Chemistry or related field by start date

Due Date:  Open* http://apply.interfolio.com/131197

Specialization:  Qualified candidates from multiple background (e.g. chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics) are welcome to apply

 

PostDoctoral Fellow in Earth Sciences (Seismotectonics/Paleoseismology) – Post Doc – (Position No. 54975)

Education:  Ph.D. in Earth Science, Geology, Seismology, Geophysics or related field required before the start date

Application Due Date: September 15, 2023*  http://apply.interfolio.com/130300

Specialization:  Experience with analysis and interpretation of multichannel seismic reflection data (marine and/or land); Experience with analysis of desiment cores; Command of Matlab or Python programming languages and version control

 

PostDoctoral Positions in Mathematics – Post Doc – (Position Nos 0054983 and 00054984)

Education:  Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Due Date:  Review begins September 18, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/130840

Specialization:  Expertise in one or more of high-performance computing, numerical analysis, and simulation of differential equations.

 

PostDoctoral Position in High Energy Particle Physics – Post Doc (Position No. 00053639

Education:  Completed requirements for a doctoral degree in physics or related field by start date

Application Due Date:  Review begins October 6, 2023* http://apply.interfolio.com/131874

Specialization:  Experience in particle physics research with the ATLAS or CMS detectors at the LHC.

 

PostDoctoral Fellow in Physics – Post Doc (Position No. 00054974)  

Education:  Completed requirements for a doctoral degree in physics or related field by start date

Application Due Date: Review begins September 30, 2023*  http://apply.interfolio.com/130848

Specialization:  Interest in making significant contributions to graduate programs and mentorship of students; research which has led to publication in refereed journals and/or international venues; Experience in VHDL/Verilog;

 

 

*Applications will be continued to be accepted until position is filled.

 

SMU will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and 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.

 

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

 

 

 

For further information, see:

http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/FacultyAndStaff/FacultyandStaffRecruitment