Assistant / Associate Professor

University of Southern Mississippi, United States

Updated: 18 minutes ago
Location: Hattiesburg, MISSISSIPPI
Job Type: FullTime

Assistant / Associate Professor

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor.


Position Details
Location Gulf Park

730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States
Division School of Leadership
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should be submitted through the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current vita, unofficial transcripts, and a list of references (minimum of three).

This position is located on the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Mississippi.

Job Summary 
The School of Leadership at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Human Capital Development; to begin in August 2024. The School of Leadership’s programs in this field include MS and Ph.D. in Human Capital Development and MS and Ph.D. in Human Capital Development.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

  • Teach graduate-level coursework;
  • Sustain a robust research agenda to include the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, pursue external research support, and supervise undergraduate and graduate-level research;
  • Assist with the assessment and evaluation of programs;
  • Hold regular office hours;
  • Provide service to assist the functioning of the School, College, and University;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


    • Minimum Qualifications  
    Doctorate in Human Capital Development or closely related field; A minimum of 18 hours of graduate course work in Human Capital Development or related field; Evidence of successful college teaching experience; Evidence of successful research or scholarly activity; Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.

     


    Preferred Qualifications  
    Experience with instructing online courses; Professional licensure, certifications, or awards in the area of teaching.


    About The University of Southern Mississippi
    The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.


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