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Visiting Assistant Professor - Elementary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor - Elementary Education.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
Curriculum and Instruction
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsReview of applications will begin Wednesday, April 1, 2025, and willcontinue until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position canbe directed to Dr. Jay Howell. A completed applicationwill include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths andqualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) the names and contact informationof three individuals who can provide a recommendation, and 4) academictranscripts (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 AssistantProfessor position beginning in August 2025 with requirements to be physicallypresent on the Hattiesburg and/or Gulf Coast campuses. The Elementary Educationfaculty currently provide training to initial and advanced teaching licensurecandidates in Elementary Education. We are especially interested in candidateswhose experience includes bridging research and practice in P-12 elementaryeducation, literacy and/or mathematics education, special education, culturallyinclusive education, assessment, and clinical supervision. We aim to recruit applicants with a backgroundin Curriculum and Instruction who will support the School of Education'sElementary Education programs including a Bachelor's degree in ElementaryEducation and a Master's of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction(Elementary Education). Program delivery includes face-to-face, online, andhybrid formats.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and mentoring students.
2. Supervising elementary and special education clinical experiences.
3. Demonstrating an understanding of cultural competence.
4. Contributing to the mission of the School and profession through service activities.
5. Collaborating with colleagues on program development and enhancement.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsThe ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Advanced degree in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field (by August 2025).
• Two (2) or more years of full-time teaching experience with standards-based curriculum in a P-12 classroom.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, allowing for effective and timelyengagement.
• Ability to work with teams in multiple settings.
• Experience with online learning platforms.
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.

Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications include:

• An earned doctoral degree
• Experience with literacy, mathematics, or special education
• Experience leading others in implementing evidence-based instructional practices in P-12 settings (e.g., academic coach, district curriculum lead, professional learning community leader, or settings with students who have high incidence disabilities)
• Experience incorporating technology in instruction and assessment

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
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.