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SMU 53616 Open Rank Clinical Professor and Program Director of Reading and Special Education

Position Number: 6996612
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Education - Special Education

SMU 53616 Open Rank Clinical Professor and Program Director of Reading and Special Education
Simmons School of Education and Human Development

Location: Dallas
Open Date: Nov 03, 2025

Description:
Title: Open Rank Clinical Professor and Program Director of Reading and Special Education (Position No. 53616)

The Clinical Faculty member will work closely with the departmental faculty, department chair, staff, students, and the leadership team to enhance the quality and reputation of our academic programs in reading, special education, educational diagnostician, and learning therapy. The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator with content knowledge and program management experience. Responsibilities include:

Overseeing the quality and integrity of academic programs in the content areas of reading, special education, educational diagnostician, and learning therapy.
Managing curriculum development, advising students, course scheduling, and new program initiatives.
Teaching courses and advising students in reading, learning therapy, special education, and/or diagnostician program.
Supporting accreditation and certification processes

This position requires a 25% administrative commitment, with the remaining 75% devoted to teaching and professional service. Research is also encouraged and may be supported with a decrease in teaching expectations.

Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education, Diagnostics, Educational Psychology, Reading, or Literacy.

Qualifications and Experience: Qualifications include a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching, and a respect for diversity in higher education and the school and not-for-profit communities we serve. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Reading or a related field (i.e., Diagnostician, Educational Psychology, or Special Education). Requirements for the position include relevant experience teaching in K-12 and higher education. Preference will be given to candidates with experience administering educator programs t. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is an asset.

Additional Training and Certification Preferences: Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), CALT Instructor; Additional International Dyslexia Association qualifications

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/177026

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio and should include a letter highlighting the candidate's qualifications, complete curriculum vitae, and full names and email addresses of three recommenders.

Review of applications will begin December 5, 2025. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Questions can be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Francesca Go at fgo@smu.edu or Dr. Stephanie Al Otaiba at salotaiba@smu.edu, referencing the associated position number.

SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas. The SMU Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development is nationally ranked among the top 50 graduate schools of education in the United States and is the number 1 private graduate education school in the Southwest. Our Teaching and Learning department, within the SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development, has specializations in areas such as the Science of Reading, Learning Therapy, STEM, mathematics, special education, bilingual education, ESL, along with educator certification programs and a TFA partnership. is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty dedicated to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits. Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu. Our beautiful campus is situated in the heart of Dallas. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 and over 100 corporations. Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org. Our Teaching and Learning Faculty are committed to supporting educators within the DFW area and at the state, national, and international levels.

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.