Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Research

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of 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 Posting Close Date Until filled

Job Summary
This one year visiting faculty position for the 2019-2020 academic year requires teaching graduate level research, assessment/evaluation, and statistics courses as well as mentoring students in research, including dissertation support. Funding for a tenure track position is anticipated for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applications received by March 29, 2019 will receive full consideration; the search will remain open until filled.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This appointment as a visiting assistant professor includes teaching foundational level graduate level research and statistics, advanced research design including experimental and quasi-experimental designs; advanced statistics; and measurement and assessment. The ability to provide a supportive learning environment for foundation level research and statistics courses is essential. Mentoring, research, and service are also expected. The anticipated starting date is August 15, 2019 (Fall 2019 semester). Summer 2019 teaching may be available.

Minimum Qualifications 1. Earned Ph.D. in statistics, educational research, educational psychology, education policy, or closely related field. Degree must be completed by start date. 2. Strong written and oral communication skills. 3. Demonstrated success in teaching including the ability and willingness to teach online4. Research/scholarship experience needed for quality graduate student mentorship. 5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements listed above and one or more of the following: 1. Coursework and/or experience teaching advanced measurement, evaluation, or institutional research.2. Experience or expertise with student assessment and testing in the P-12 setting.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 76 public universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s "higher research activity" designation for doctoral universities, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 35 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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.