Visiting Assistant Professor - Secondary Education
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 and/or Gulf Coast campuses. The Secondary Education faculty currently provide training to initial licensure candidates in Secondary Education, including students participating in a year-long residency placement. We are especially interested in candidates whose experience includes bridging research and practice.
About the Role
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- An advanced degree in Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction or closely related field (by August 2026).
- At least three years of successful experience teaching in secondary settings (6-12) with knowledge of U.S. public school contexts.
- Knowledge, skills & abilities including excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse team in multiple settings.
- Experience with online learning platforms.
- Experience setting clear performance expectations and providing meaningful feedback.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and mentoring students.
Supervising secondary clinical experiences.
Engaging with community partner districts, schools, and community colleges.
Contributing to program and profession through service activities.
Collaborating with colleagues on program development and assessment.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree.
- Experience with secondary mathematics or secondary English education.
- Experience incorporating technology in instruction and assessment.
- Higher education experience training initial teacher candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with secondary mathematics or secondary English education.
- Experience incorporating technology in instruction and assessment.
- Higher education experience training initial teacher candidates.
Benefits
The University of Southern Mississippi offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The position is a full-time, non-tenure track position starting in August 2026.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- An advanced degree in Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction or closely related field (by August 2026).
- At least three years of successful experience teaching in secondary settings (6-12) with knowledge of U.S. public school contexts.
- Knowledge, skills & abilities including excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse team in multiple settings.
- Experience with online learning platforms.
- Experience setting clear performance expectations and providing meaningful feedback.
Skills
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Experience with secondary mathematics or secondary English education.
- Experience incorporating technology in instruction and assessment.
- Higher education experience training initial teacher candidates.
Benefits
The University of Southern Mississippi offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The position is a full-time, non-tenure track position starting in August 2026.