Visiting Assistant Professor of Higher Education

3 weeks ago


Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States University of Southern Mississippi Full time
Job Summary

The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Instructor position beginning in August 2024. The graduate program faculty currently provide training with concentration in student affairs and higher education administration. We aim to recruit applicants who will emphasize training graduate students to become productive and thoughtful practitioners in multiple program areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Teaching and mentoring students across programs.
  2. Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
  3. Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or closely related field (by August).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner to a diverse population.
  • Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with technology use, particularly in the online learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional experience in student affairs and/or higher education administration that includes teaching and/or research related to higher education, college student personnel, student affairs, and underrepresented and underprepared populations.
  • Experience mentoring student research.
About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online.

We are a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering.

We are committed to increasing diversity and encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, we welcome applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.



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