Assoc. Professor - Business Administration jobs in Gulfport, MS

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin Monday, May 3, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Noal Cochran (noal.cochran@usm.edu). A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide a recommendation, 4) a teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Application materials can be uploaded to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu. 

Job Summary 
The School of Education at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for new a full-time, visiting instructor position beginning in August 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students from across the nation in a growing, diverse educational administration and leadership program. The Educational Administration graduate program faculty currently provide training with concentration in K-12 building and district level administration. We are especially interested in candidates whose training backgrounds include bridging research and practice, working with diverse P-12 populations, and analyzing P-12 achievement data, as well as P-12 leadership. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in the areas of leadership development, conflict management, and school board and superintendent relations.  We aim to recruit applicants who will provide impactful instruction, and who will emphasize training graduate students to become productive and thoughtful practitioners. The School of Education’s Educational Administration programs include a Master of Education degree, an Education Specialist degree, a Doctor of Education degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree.  Program delivery includes face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Education at the graduate level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and mentoring students across programs.
   
2. Demonstrating an understanding of cultural competence.
   
3. Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
   
4. Performs other duties as assigned.