What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor - Special Education position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and will
continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position can
be directed to Dr. Danny Guillory (john.guillory@usm.edu.) 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.
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 2026 with requirements to be physically
present on the Hattiesburg and/or Gulf Coast campuses. The faculty currently
provide training to undergraduate and Master’s students for working with
students with high incidence disabilities. We are especially interested in
candidates whose experience includes bridging research and practice in Special
Education. We aim to recruit applicants with a background in Special Education
who can contribute to the Special Education Master’s program but also to the
school’s Elementary Education Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. Program
delivery includes face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and mentoring students.
- Supervising special education and/or elementary clinical experiences.
- Demonstrating an understanding of cultural competence.
- Contributing to the mission of the School of Education and profession through service activities.
- Collaborating with colleagues on program development and enhancement.
- Performing other duties as assigned.