Assistant Teaching Professor, Instructor- Elementary Education

Assistant Teaching Professor Instructor- Elementary Education

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor Instructor- Elementary Education.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin September 15 2025 andwill continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can bedirected to Dr. Stacy Reeves (). A completed applicationwill include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths andqualifications for the position 2) a CV 3) contact information for threereferences 4) a teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts (unofficialtranscripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Applicationmaterials can be uploaded to the HR site found here: .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B).

Job Summary
The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for two (2) full-time non-tenure track positions beginning August 2026 with requirements to be physically present on campus. One position is Assistant Teaching Professor one is Instructor. We aim to recruit applicants who will emphasize training initial licensure candidates in elementary education to become technologically competent culturally-responsive educators who have an impact on the learning of P-12 students. The School of Educations Curriculum and Instruction and Elementary Education programs include Bachelors and Masters degrees and include face-to-face online and hybrid delivery formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborating with colleagues on program development andenhancement of pre-service and in-service teacher education programs.
2. Supervising elementary and/or special education practicumexperiences and/or internships.
3. Teaching and mentoring students across programs.
4. Contributing to the mission of the university and professionthrough service activities.
5. Performingother duties as assigned.

For Instructor position:
Graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education or elementary education-focused degree such as content area teacher education (by August 2026).
Two (2) or more years of full-time licensed teaching experience with standards-based curriculum in an elementary general education classroom.

For Assistant Teaching Professor:
All of the above PLUS
Doctoral degree in same areas above conferred by August 2026

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910 The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university earning distinction as one ofthe nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science ocean science spectator sports safety and security and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines including cybersecurity hydrographynutrition aquaculture kinesiology and economic development among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering information technology and ocean engineering. Were developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information visit.

Required Experience:

Junior IC