Assistant Professor - Educational Research and Statistics

University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS • 2h ago

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review 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 Summary

The 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 mentoring, collaboration, and applying rigorous research and analytic methods to consequential questions in education and related fields.

Southern Miss combines the research opportunities of a Carnegie R1 university with the personal connections of a close-knit, interdisciplinary academic community. New faculty join a School of Education that values meaningful scholarship, excellent graduate teaching, cross-program collaboration, and intentional support for faculty development. Hattiesburg offers the cultural and educational amenities of a university city along with short commutes, affordable housing, historic neighborhoods, a strong local arts and restaurant community, and convenient access to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and mentoring graduate students in research classes across programs.

Contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities.

Conducting and disseminating high-quality independent research.

Performing other duties as assigned.

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