What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Human Capital Development position at Southern Miss School of Leadership?
Job Summary
The School of Leadership, located in the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-stream, assistant professor appointment in Human Capital Development to begin August 2025. The School of Leadership’s programs in this field include an M.S. and Ph.D.
The successful candidate will embrace the mission, vision, and values of the School of Leadership (https://www.usm.edu/leadership/about-us.php).
The Human Capital Development program is delivered from the Gulf Park campus located in Long Beach, MS.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Research: Sustain a robust research agenda to include the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, pursue external research support, and supervise graduate-level research;
- Teaching: Teach graduate-level coursework at the master’s and doctoral levels, hold regular office hours, and engage in assessment and evaluation of programs;
- Service: Actively participate in School, College, and University level committees; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in Human Capital Development or closely related field, such as such as human resource development, workforce development, leadership, or organizational development. Current ABDs will be considered as long as the Ph.D. is in hand before the position begins. 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to supervise graduate research.
- Ability to teach graduate classes in the Human Capital Development curriculum.
- Ability to conduct a productive research agenda.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and populations.
- Ability to build and maintain external stakeholder and campus relationships.
- Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.
- Ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with instructing hybrid, online, 8-week format courses; Professional licensure, certifications, or awards in the area of teaching or research.
Additional Information
This position is located on the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Mississippi.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. 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.