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Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications has begun and we will continue to fully consider new applications until the position is filled.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Kristy McRaney at kristy.mcraney@usm.edu to inquire
about the position. 1) a cover letter describing strengths and
qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for
three references (letters will be requested following initial review), 4)
academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and 5) teaching
evaluations (when applicable).
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 Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applications for two
full-time, 9-month, Assistant Teaching Professor positions
beginning August 2026. This exciting opportunity is available to Doctoral level
graduates with exceptional teaching abilities and a desire to support the
undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Miss. Teaching track faculty
are permanent faculty, and eligible for promotion. We are especially interested
in colleagues who support the mission of the University and support student
success initiatives designed to promote retention of first-generation
college students.
These positions will
primarily serve the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Hattiesburg
campus. The area of specialization is open, however, we are particularly
interested in applicants with expertise in neuroscience or in the applied
fields to help cover undergraduate and graduate courses in behavioral
neuroscience, or counseling/ clinical coursework. Practicum supervision
opportunities are available to license-eligible, qualified applicants. Opportunities
for program leadership in the Master’s Counseling Psychology program are
available to Associate-level applied applicants, but not required. Although
Mississippi does not require postdoctoral hours for licensure, opportunities
for peer supervision during the licensure process are available from licensed
faculty. Visa support for international applicants is not available.
The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors
across two campuses and 125 graduate students completing programs in one of
three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, & School), a
doctoral program in Experimental Psychology and an MPCAC-accredited Master’s
program in Counseling Psychology. More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology .
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching a combination of undergraduate and graduate classes in areas of expertise.
- Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities focused on teaching and student success initiatives.
- Scholarship expectations expanded to include pedagogy and other professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned