Assoc. Professor - Education jobs in Mississippi

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Jay Howell (James.B.Howell@usm.edu). A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) contact information for three references, 4) a research statement 5) a teaching statement, and 6) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Application materials can be uploaded to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.

Job Summary 
The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for three full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2024 with requirements to be physically present on campus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and diverse school that is home to approximately 1,200 students in six program areas: 1) Elementary Education 2) Special Education, 3) Secondary Alternate Route, 4) Higher Education Administration, 5) Educational Administration, and 6) Educational Research. The research area of specialization for this position is open. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in the areas of children’s literacy, culturally responsive education, interdisciplinary research, online learning, and parental engagement. We aim to recruit applicants who will produce impactful research and who will emphasize training to initial licensure candidates in the areas of elementary education to become technologically competent, culturally-responsive educators who have an impact on the learning of P-12 students. The School of Education’s Curriculum and Instruction and Elementary Education programs include Bachelors and Masters degrees and include face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the research and teaching missions of the School of Education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1.   Collaborating with colleagues on program development and enhancement of pre-service and in-service teacher education programs.

2.   Developing strong independent research program.

3.   Seeking external funding.

4.   Teaching and mentoring students across programs.

5.   Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.

6.   Performing other duties as assigned.