What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor - Elementary Education position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin Wednesday, April 1, 2025, and will
continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position can
be directed to Dr. Jay Howell. 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. The University of Southern Mississippi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply.
Job Summary
The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi
(USM) invites applicants for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant
Professor position beginning in August 2025 with requirements to be physically
present on the Hattiesburg and/or Gulf Coast campuses. The Elementary Education
faculty currently provide training to initial and advanced teaching licensure
candidates in Elementary Education. We are especially interested in candidates
whose experience includes bridging research and practice in P-12 elementary
education, literacy and/or mathematics education, special education, culturally
inclusive education, assessment, and clinical supervision. We aim to recruit applicants with a background
in Curriculum and Instruction who will support the School of Education’s
Elementary Education programs including a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education and a Master’s of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction
(Elementary Education). Program delivery includes face-to-face, online, and
hybrid formats.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and mentoring students.
- Supervising elementary and special education clinical experiences.
- Demonstrating an understanding of cultural competence.
- Contributing to the mission of the School and profession through service activities.
- Collaborating with colleagues on program development and enhancement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.