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 who will conduct teaching, research, and service in Educational Leadership.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Department Profile:
Please review our departmental website at www.teal.msstate.edu
Area of Specialization:
Educational Leadership
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Teach five graduate classes each year, a mixture of face-to-face and online in the educational leadership program.
2) Engage in research in field of expertise.
3) Advise elementary education students.
4) Serve on departmental committees and participate in departmental meetings/activities.
5) Demonstrate a high commitment to quality teaching.
6) Work effectively with students and colleagues.
7) Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1) An earned doctorate, with an emphasis on educational leadership 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.
2) The ability to teach literacy along with the ability to teach other classes in the elementary education program area.
3) A minimum of three years of teaching experience in an elementary or middle school.
4) Technology skills required for online instruction.
5) Record of publication, scholarly presentations and research in field of expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Teaching experience in higher education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1) Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
2) 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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