Does SMU (Southern Methodist University) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SMU (Southern Methodist University) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SMU (Southern Methodist University). This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SMU (Southern Methodist University)?

78% of SMU (Southern Methodist University) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SMU (Southern Methodist University) 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SMU (Southern Methodist University)?

Research Assistant (69) , Teaching Assistant (41) , Student Worker (29) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (28) , Graduate Research Assistant (24) , Assistant Director (22) , Director (21) , Student Assistant (17) , Tutor (14) , Assistant Professor (13) , Coordinator (11) , Associate Director (10) , Graduate Student (10) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (10) , Administrative Assistant (9)

What are the pros of working at SMU (Southern Methodist University) according to real employee reviews?

"Beautiful offices and campus." ((in 83 reviews)); "And tuition benefits are great." ((in 79 reviews)); "All the people here are nice and knowledgable" ((in 68 reviews)); "Depends on class but flexible hours and fun to interact with students" ((in 37 reviews)); "Was a great work environment" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SMU (Southern Methodist University) according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay; workloads are too great" ((in 78 reviews)); "Low salaries and healthcare covers nothing" ((in 36 reviews)); "Management is poor." ((in 17 reviews)); "lack of diversity in some departments" ((in 11 reviews)); "Obsession with working in person with little flexibility; leadership in academics is incompetent and lacking" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about SMU (Southern Methodist University) redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SMU (Southern Methodist University) redundancy and their outlook for job security at SMU (Southern Methodist University) in 2026.

SMU (Southern Methodist University) Reviews

4.2

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,068 total reviews)

R. Gerald Turner

92% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

SMU (Southern Methodist University) has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,068 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The SMU (Southern Methodist University) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

25 June 2026

Great campus and nice people, but low pay

Adjunct lecturer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great campus and nice people,

Cons

Low pay for the time required

4.0

23 June 2026

Enjoyable work and supportive colleagues, but lack of clarity

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Like the work I do and the people I work with. Activity fluctuates along the typical school calendar with the summer being slower.

Cons

You are expected to jump into change without asking questions. Even when a reason/justification on why or how you are doing something is met with a tone of "I don't care, Do what I said". Direct supervisor and colleagues are great and have your back. Many staff positions don't have a way to move up the career ladder.

2.0

8 June 2026

Great benefits overshadowed by unprofessional management

Contracts management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

great benefits, nice campus, free tuition

Cons

direct supervisor was unprofessional and had never managed staff before, he needed an assistant but he first needs an anger management course and instruction on how to lead a team.

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