Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies

3 weeks ago


Jackson, United States Jackson State University Full time

Posting Number F00379P
Position Title Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department School of Lifelong Learning
FLSA
Salary Not listed
Grant Funded No
Location Universities Center
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Tenure-Track
Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary
The School of Lifelong Learning in the College of Education and Human Development is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Tenure-Track).

The School of Lifelong Learning welcomes applicants from disciplines whose research, teaching, service, grant writing, and other scholarly or civic activities demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with Education, Adult Learning/Non-traditional learners, Career and Workforce Development, or related fields.

The faculty, staff, and students in the School of Lifelong Learning are seeking innovative, ambitious, and creative people who are passionate about adult education and training, strengthening the connections between college coursework and career placement, expanding the digital literacy/21st century workforce competences of nontraditional students, and elevating the role of Jackson State University as a site of positive change in the realm of adult higher education, professional development, and community engagement. We are seeking collaborative new team members who conduct (and actively engage undergraduate students in conducting) high quality research/scholarship. Additionally, we seek candidates who will be able to redesign and teach rigorous in-person and fully online undergraduate level courses, non-credit seminars, and workshops for JSU students and community members.

Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
Terminal degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Adult Education, or a closely related discipline(s), such as Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership or Educational Technology, at the time of appointment (ABO candidates are welcomed).
Minimum Required Experience
Effective teaching of interdisciplinary courses at the college level.
Must have an active research agenda and/or a clearly defined research plan related to adult education and other interdisciplinary studies on non-traditional students.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None required.
Qualifications
(Preferred) Qualifications:
Experience delivering online instruction to undergraduates and graduate students.
A record of advising non-traditional adult learners, transfer students, etc. Demonstrate great communication skills and commitment to high quality service to students and the community.
Academic research (publications and/or grants) in areas:
a) Adult Education and career transitions
b) Recruitment and Retention of Non-traditional/Adult Learners
c) High Impact Practices in teaching and learning
Experience in program redesign and development.
Experience implementing interventions that support recruitment, retention, and on-time graduation of nontraditional, readmit, and transfer students.
Skills and Abilities
Please review the Job Qualifications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Teach a 4-4 course load for Fall and Spring sessions.
Advise non-traditional adult learners, transfer students, etc.
Actively engage in recruitment and retention, program assessment and evaluations, and program development.
Research, publish and seek funding.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Open Until Filled Yes



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