What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Elementary Education position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Stacy Reeves (Stacy.Reeves@usm.edu). A completed application will include 1) a letter of interest describing strengths and qualifications for the position as well as research interests, 2) a CV, 3) contact information for three references, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) 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.
Job Summary
The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for three (3) full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions, beginning August 2025 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 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 bachelor's and master's degrees and include face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the School of Education's research and teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborating with colleagues on program development and enhancement of pre-service and in-service teacher education programs.
- Developing a strong independent research program.
- Seeking external funding.
- Teaching and mentoring students across programs.
- Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
