Assistant Professor of Human Capital Development

The School of Leadership, locatedin the College of Business and Economic Development at The University ofSouthern Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-stream, assistantprofessor appointment in Human Capital Development to begin August 2025. TheSchool of Leadership’s programs in this field include an and

The successful candidate will embrace the mission, vision, and values of theSchool of Leadership (

The Human Capital Development program is delivered from the Gulf Park campuslocated 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 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

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

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