The Center for STEM Education invites candidates to apply for the Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2023. The position is for either the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus. The new faculty member will join the Center and teach graduate level courses in Mathematics Education, develop a line of research/scholarly activity related to mathematics education, and serve as a mentor to graduate students conducting research related to mathematics education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level coursework in STEM Education curriculum—two of which might include: SME 720: Mathematics Curriculum; SME 725: Research in Math Education, or a Special Topics course.
• Faculty are expected to maintain quality graduate-level teaching (both online and in-person).
• Develop a line of research/scholarly activity related to mathematics education.
• Serve as a mentor to students interested in math education research.
• Contribute to the mission of the Center and its multiple programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in teaching graduate-level mathematics education or related coursework. Experience in developing and delivering face-to-face and online courses. Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. Experience working on research teams and collecting data with human subjects. An emphasis on building connections with diverse student populations and establishing relationships with K12 school and community partners. A desire to engage in recruitment and retention of graduate-level students for coursework and/or program focused on STEM education.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.