Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor

Position Function

Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Educational Leadership at Mississippi State University on the Meridian Campus. Non-tenure track position, teaching primarily in educational leadership degree programs beginning fall 2026.

• Graduate teaching and advisement.
• Service and outreach.
• Work closely with schools, community colleges, and non-profit agencies.

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership or an Education-Related field.
• Demonstration of excellence in teaching (Associate Teaching Professor) or potential for excellence (Assistant Teaching Professor).
• ABD considered.

• Minimum of 3 years experience at graduate level.
• Experience teaching virtually or online.
• Ability to teach in another discipline in the Division of Education (e.g., Elementary Ed, Secondary Ed).

• Foundational Knowledge in Educational Leadership.
• Relevant Professional Experience.
• Commitment to Teaching and Learning.
• Collaborative Disposition.
• Interest in Curriculum and Program Development.
• Mentoring Potential.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Technological Readiness.

Academic environment; duties primarily in classrooms, offices, and virtual learning environments. Regular interaction with graduate students, colleagues, and community partners. Physical requirements include typical classroom effort such as prolonged sitting and occasional light lifting.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law.