Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor - Elementary EducationHattiesburg, MS, United States|req5523Posted on: 9/2/2026 Back to Search Assistant Professor - Elementary Education The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor - Elementary Education. 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 position is filled. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Stacy Reeves (Stacy.Reeves@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 philosophy, and 5) 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 (USM) invites applicants for one (1) full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2027
with requirements to be present on campus. The research area of specialization for this position is open; preferred areas include math education or literacy education. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in culturally responsive education, multilingual learners, educational equity, multimodal composition, and inquiry, among others.We aim to recruit applicants who will produce impactful research and
who will emphasize training to initial licensure candidates in the areas of elementary education to become technologically competent, culturally responsive educators who have an impact on the learning of P-12 students. Additionally, the successful applicant will effectively enrich in-service teachers attending our master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to
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