Assistant Teaching Professor – Educational Administration and Supervision
About The Position
The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for one teaching (non tenure track) faculty position in educational administration beginning August 2027. This is an on-campus position. The successful candidates will join a collegial faculty community that includes established senior faculty as well as recently appointed colleagues. They will teach and mentor graduate students pursuing either their Educational Specialist (EdS) or Doctorate of Education (EdD) degrees in educational administration offered fully online in synchronous and asynchronous formats. Southern Miss combines the research opportunities of a Carnegie R1 university with the personal connections of a close-knit, interdisciplinary academic community. New faculty join a School of Education that values meaningful scholarship, excellent graduate teaching, cross-program collaboration, and intentional support for faculty development. Hattiesburg offers the cultural and educational amenities of a university city along with short commutes, affordable housing, historic neighborhoods, a strong local arts and restaurant community, and convenient access to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in Educational Administration or closely related field (by August 2027).
- Five years of educational leadership experience at the school level to include principalship.
- Evidence of experience in P-12 improvement and methods to assess improvement.
- Evidence of scholarly potential.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback in higher education.
- Experience and/or familiarity with technology use, particularly in the online learning environment in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner to a diverse population.
- Demonstrated expertise in school improvement, strategic planning, or data-driven decision-making.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills with faculty and school partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching graduate courses in educational administration.
- Experience mentoring doctoral students in research, action research, capstone, or dissertation work.
- Experience mentoring emerging leaders.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and mentoring graduate students in educational administration classes.
- Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
- Engaging with community partner districts and schools.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
