Professor - Special Education jobs in Gulfport, MS

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Bridgette Davis (Bridgette.L.Davis@usm.edu). A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) contact information for three references, 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. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.

Job Summary 

The School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for a full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning August 2024 with requirements to be physically present on campus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and diverse school that is home to approximately 1,200 students in six program areas: 1) Elementary Education 2) Special Education, 3) Secondary Alternate Route, 4) Higher Education Administration, 5) Educational Administration, and 6) Educational Research.  We aim to recruit applicants who will emphasize training to 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 Education’s 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 and enhancement of pre-service    and in-service teacher education programs.
2. Supervising elementary and/or special education practicum experiences and/or internships
3. Teaching and mentoring students across programs.
4. Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
5. Performing other duties as assigned.