Assistant Professor, School of Management

Assistant Professor, School of Management

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, School of Management.

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi,

United States

Division Management

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

The School of Management within the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi—a Carnegie R1 Top-Tier Research Institution—invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Management starting in August 2027. This role will support our undergraduate and graduate programs. The role includes research, teaching, student mentoring, and active engagement within the professional community. We seek a dynamic faculty member who brings significant professional experience in management to bridge classroom concepts with real-world industry practice.

• Conduct quality research and publish in well-respected journals.
• Teach three courses per semester (or equivalent), including undergraduate and graduate courses in management as determined by the Director of the School.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across both online and in-person formats, with a focus on designing and delivering impactful experiential learning opportunities.
• Contribute actively to curriculum development to ensure all course offerings maintain strict relevance and alignment with current industry trends.
• Partner with faculty across the institution to successfully integrate management concepts into wider interdisciplinary university programs.
• Maintain an active professional development and networking presence within the regional and national community.
• Mentor undergraduate students, support undergraduate research initiatives, assist with student recruitment, and participate in service activities across the School, College, and University.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Aconferred PhD in management or other explicitly business-related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution by August 2027.

A promising record of high-quality research and publication.

Documented evidence of serving as the Instructor of Record for at least two university-level courses.

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).

• Deep knowledge of management principles, practices, and contemporary industry trends.
• Knowledge of instructional design and classroom management for both traditional and online delivery formats.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to provide timely and effective student feedback.
• Skill in utilizing Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas), online teaching tools, and standard office productivity suites (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, interact productively, and communicate respectfully with a highly diverse student body and staff population.

At least three continuous years of full-time professional experience in a management or leadership role within industry.

A passion for recruiting and retaining students.

The ability to build diverse student connections and business partnerships.

The drive to contribute to a highly collaborative team environment.

The ability to guide students into becoming professional problem solvers.

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are…