Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor – Educational Research and StatisticsHattiesburg, MS, United States|req5525Posted on: 9/2/2026 Back to Search Assistant Professor – Educational Research and Statistics The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor – Educational Research and Statistics. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118
College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United 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 ApplicantsReview of applications will begin September 15, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Thomas
Lipscomb (Thomas.Lipscomb@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, and 4) academic transcripts (unofficial are accepted but official transcripts are preferred and are necessary for hire). Application materials can be uploaded
to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu.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 SummaryThe School of Education at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in educational research beginning
August 2027. These are on-campus positions.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 in an active Ph.D. program in Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (RESA), offered on campus and fully online, while providing research-methodology expertise across the
School of Education. They will also contribute to the growth and visibility of the recently redesigned M.S. in Educational Data Analytics, which prepares students to use data, research, evaluation, and analytic methods to inform decision-making across educational, organizational, and community settings.Areas of research interest are open. These positions will be especially appealing to scholars who enjoy graduate
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