Assistant Professor of Practice 510892 Main Campus - Starkville, MS Mississippi - Main Campus 052300 - Dept of Techn, Leadership, & Design Faculty Regular Full-Time 9-month Opening on: Jul 16 2026 Position Function: The Department of Technology, Leadership, & Design at Mississippi State University invites applications for a non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice
in Community College Leadership. The Assistant Professor of Practice is a professional and scholar with a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring graduate students, and engaging in service and outreach aligned with community college leadership and workforce education. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and growth of the Master’s in Workforce Education Leadership and the Ph.D. in Community
College Leadership programs. Salary Grade: UC For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: Please see our webpage located at http://www.tld.msstate.edu/ Area of Specialization: Community College Leadership & Workforce Education Leadership or closely related fields. Anticipated Appointment Date: August 16, 2026 Tenure Track
Status: Non-Tenure Track Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Consistent with expectations for Assistant Professor of Practice roles emphasizing teaching, mentoring, service, and applied engagement: 1. Teach graduate courses in community college leadership, workforce education, and related areas in online and/or hybrid formats.2. Advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students, including support for dissertations,
capstone projects, and applied research.3. Participate in doctoral committees and program assessment activities.4. Contribute to curriculum development, revision, and alignment with workforce and community college leadership needs.5. Engage in departmental, college, and university service activities.6. Collaborate with faculty on program recruitment, student retention, and alumni engagement.7. Support partnerships
with Mississippi community colleges and other educational or workforce organizations.8. Serve as a liaison between the university and community college systems, state agencies, and workforce partners.9. Contribute to grant writing, contract training, and externally funded initiatives aligned with workforce development and community college leadership.10. Participate in outreach activities including workshops,
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