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Assistant Teaching Professor - School of Human Development and Family Science

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor - School of Human Development and Family Science.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Child and Family Sciences

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 60,000.00 - 65,000.00

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, and 3) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Upload application materials to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The School of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position for the academic year 2026-2027. Located within the College of Education and Human Sciences, the school offers undergraduate degrees in Family Science and Early Childhood. Completers of Early Childhood are prepared to seek a five-year educator license (PreK-K) in the state of Mississippi. Completers of Family Science are eligible to become Certified Family Life Educators through the National Council of Family Relations. The undergraduate programs are accredited by the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences. The school offers a COAMFTE accredited Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an on-campus training clinic, The Center for Family Therapy. and a Master of Science in Child and Family Sciences. The school also offers a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science, a fully online program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in HDFS, primarily in the area of early childhood

+ Teach in online formats

+ Supervise lab courses

+ Coordinate and collaborate with other instructors

+ Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students

+ Collaborate with area schools/agencies

+ Provide University and professional service

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Human Development and Family Science, Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field.

Direct experience and/or applied work in early care and education settings.

Evidence of successful teaching experience.

Evidence of strong research skills and aligned scholarship or demonstrated potential for developing a scholarly research program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

+ Committed to campus engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or expertise in one or more of these areas:

Three years or more of teaching or administrative experience in an early childhood setting.

Developmental perspectives on risk and resilience.

Special education or early intervention experience or credentials.

Early literacy credentials (i.e., LETRS certificate, passed Foundations of Reading Exam).

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.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.