Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Function

The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership at Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Elementary Education.

Salary Is Competitive And Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile

Please review our departmental website at www.teal.msstate.edu

Area Of Specialization

Elementary Education

Anticipated Appointment Date

January 1, 2025

Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach five classes each year, a mixture of graduate and undergraduate courses, both face-to-face and online in the elementary education teacher preparation program.
• Engage in research in field of expertise.
• Advise elementary education students.
• Serve on departmental committees and participate in departmental meetings/activities.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to quality teaching.
• Work effectively with students and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate, with an emphasis on elementary education and demonstrated potential in areas of teaching, advising, research, grant writing, and service. ABD will be considered with
  
  

completion of the doctorate before the start date.

• The ability to teach literacy along with the ability to teach other classes in the elementary
  
  

education program area.

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in an elementary or middle school.
• Technology skills required for online instruction.
• Record of publication, scholarly presentations and research in field of expertise
  
  

ABDs Or Degree Pending Considered (all But DISS)

No

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with a diverse group of individuals.
  
  

Instructions For Applying

Applicants must apply online and should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a research statement, 5) copies of unofficial transcripts, and 6) a list of at least four professional references with complete contact information.

Please submit documents as attachments along with the online application.

Please address the cover letter to Kenneth V. Anthony, PhD, Interim Department Head, MSU Mailstop 9705, 310 Allen Hall, MS State, MS 37962.

Any social security numbers included on the requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting them online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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