Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Research The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Research.
Position Details Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Education
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
August 15, 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin October 30, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Thomas Lipscomb ( ). 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:
Job Summary The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for three (3) tenure-track positions (2 assistant professor rank and 1 assistant/associate rank beginning in August 2025 with requirements to be physically present on the Hattiesburg campus. We aim to recruit applicants who will emphasize training students to become productive and thoughtful researchers and practitioners. Area of research interest is open. This position will support programs both within the School of Education including the Ph.D. in Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment program. These The programs within the School of Education include master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Courses include face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the mission of the School of Education at the graduate level.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Teaching and mentoring graduate students in research classes across programs.
- Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
- Conducting and disseminating high-quality independent research
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications For Assistant Professor rank: A Ph.D. degree in Educational Research, Educational Psychology, or closely related field (by August 2025).
For Associate Professor rank: A Ph.D. degree in Education Research, Educational Psychology, or closely related field AND 5 years of experience in a tenure track position or equivalent along with evidence of research success reflected in scholarship and funding history.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
- Experience and/or familiarity with technology use, particularly in the online learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner to a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications For Assistant Professor rank:
- Experience teaching graduate educational and interdisciplinary research and/or statistics courses.
- Experience in measurement, program evaluation, data science, machine learning, survey and mixed methods research, or other quantitative areas
- Experience mentoring student research.
For Associate Professor rank: All of the above plus:
- Promotion in rank as higher education faculty
- University leadership experience
- External funding success
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As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.