What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Higher Education position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Holly Foster (Holly.Foster@usm.edu). A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) 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.
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 two full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2026 with requirements to be physically present on campus. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in the areas of student affairs and higher education. We aim to recruit applicants who will produce impactful research, and who will emphasize training graduate students to become productive and thoughtful practitioners in multiple program areas. The School of Education’s Higher Education Administration programs include a Master of Education degree and a Doctor of Education degree. Both programs are offered in a fully online synchronous format. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the research and teaching missions of the School of Education at the graduate level.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching:
a. Develop and deliver graduate courses for the MEd and EdD programs (fully online, synchronous)
b. Engage in innovative teaching practices
c. Supervise doctoral capstone projects - Research:
a. Conduct original research in the field of higher education and/or student affairs
b. Seek external funding and collaborate with others - Service:
a. Contribute to the program, school, college, university, and profession
b. Foster relationships with community partners to enhance the program’s outreach and impact - Contribute to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.