Visiting Assistant Professor - Educational Research

Visiting Assistant Professor - Educational Research

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor - Educational Research.

Position Details Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States Division School of Education Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin Monday, June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Thomas Lipscomb.

A completed application will include:
Cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position
CV
The names and contact information of three individuals who can provide a recommendation
Academic transcripts (official transcripts are preferred and are necessary for hire).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University 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 a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2026 with requirements to be physically present on the Hattiesburg campus. We aim to recruit applicants who will emphasize training students to become productive and thoughtful researchers and practitioners in multiple program areas. This position will support the rapid growth in the school, primarily in the graduate Educational Administration and the Educational Statistics and Research programs. These programs within the School of Education include M.S., Ed.S, Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees. Courses include face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery formats. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the mission of the School of Education at the graduate level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Teaching and mentoring graduate students in research classes across programs.
2. Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.
3. Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
A Ph.D. degree in Educational Research or closely related field (by August 2026).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner to a everyone.
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful and timely feedback.
• Experience and/or familiarity with technology use, particularly in the online learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Interest, training or experience teaching graduate educational research courses.
Experience in program evaluation, institutional research, data-based decision making, foundations in statistics, and/or action research.
Experience mentoring student research.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. 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 community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also 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’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also