Assistant Professor, Educational Research/ Higher Education Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Application
Details
Posted: 22-Sep-23
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Faculty- Assistant Professor
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin October 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Tom Lipscomb (Thomas.Lipscomb@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 a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position 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 student affairs, higher education, history of higher education, advanced research design and statistics, and program evaluation. We aim to recruit applicants who will produce impactful research, and who will emphasize training graduate students to become productive and thoughtful researchers and practitioners in multiple program areas. The School of Education’s Educational Research and Higher Education Administration programs include Masters (M.S. and M.Ed.) and Doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D.) 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 the graduate level.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Developing strong independent research program.
2. Seeking external funding.
3. Teaching and mentoring students across programs.
4. Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
5. Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Research and/or Measurement, Higher Education, or related area (by August 2024).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner to a diverse population.
· Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
· Experience and/or familiarity with technology use, particularly in the online learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications Experience mentoring student research in multiple disciplines. Success securing external funding. Credentials to teach in both Educational Research and Higher Education Administration programs.
