• Assistant Professor- Educational…

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Danny Guillory ([email protected]).A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide a recommendation, and 4) academic transcripts (official transcripts are preferred and are necessary for hire). Application materials can be uploaded 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 Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for a tenure-track position beginning in August 2026 with requirements to be physically present on the Hattiesburg campus. We aim to recruit applicants who will emphasize training students to become reflective p ractitioners who use action research and data-driven inquiry to solve real-world challenges in education. Area of research interest is open. This position will primarily support the Specialist and Doctoral programs in Educational Administration while also contributing to the Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (RESA) program through teaching research methods and statistics courses. Courses include online and hybrid delivery formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the mission of the School of Education at the graduate level.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Teaching and mentoring graduate students in educational administration and research.

    + Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.

    + Conducting and disseminating high-quality independent research

    + Performing other duties as assigned.