Instructor/Student Support Specialist, School of Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor/Student Support Specialist, School of Psychology.

Position Details LocationHattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States DivisionSchool of Psychology Position TypeFaculty Employment StatusFull Time Grant FundedNo Posting Close Date5 Days After Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Bonnie Nicholson (bonnie.nicholson@usm.edu ) to inquire about the position. A completed application will include a 1) cover letter, 2) CV/ resume, 3) names of three recommenders, and 4) unofficial transcripts (please note: official transcripts are required for hire).

Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time (12 month), Instructor and Student Support Specialist for the School of Psychology on the Hattiesburg Campus. This is a full-time position that requires summer teaching and service. Student Support Specialists work as part of a team to coordinate advising for undergraduate psychology majors and to support the advisement process of other majors housed in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Clinical, Counseling, & School), a master’s program in counseling psychology, and a general/experimental doctoral program. More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology. The position is based on the Hattiesburg campus, but could include occasional travel for recruitment events or collaborations with the Gulf Park campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1.Teach a maximum of six hours each semester including an Academic Success and Learning Skills course.
2.Advise undergraduate psychology majors including course selection, transfer processes, graduation application, and remediation efforts.
3.Assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of creative student success initiatives.
4.Support remediation efforts for at risk students by working individually and in small groups with academically at-risk students.
5.Collaborate with the School of Psychology and College of Education and Human Sciences student support team to develop and deliver creative and effective student support and advising initiatives.
6.Supervise graduate assistants.
7.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will have earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology or related field; and have experience in student success and counseling services or activities.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills are required and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in professional settings.

Preferred Qualifications
Applicants licensed or with license eligibility in discipline and experience in higher education, university settings and/or counseling services are preferred.

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 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, 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 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 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.