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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