Associate or Full Professor, Human Capital Development

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor, Human Capital Development.

Position Details

Location Gulf Park

730 East Beach Boulevard

Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560

United States

Division School of Leadership

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary

The School of Leadership, located in the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-stream, associate or full professor appointment in Human Capital Development to begin August 2025. The School of Leadership’s programs in this field include an M.S. and Ph.D.

The successful candidate will embrace the mission, vision, and values of the School of Leadership (https://www.usm.edu/leadership/about-us.php).

The Human Capital Development program is delivered from the Gulf Park campus located in Long Beach, MS. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted in full by February 1, 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Research: Sustain a robust research agenda to include the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, pursue external research support, and supervise graduate-level research;

• Teaching: Teach graduate-level coursework at the master’s and doctoral levels, hold regular office hours, teach executive format, hybrid, and online courses, assist with the development, assessment, and evaluation of programs;

• Service: Chair and serve as a member on master’s and dissertation committees, evaluate masters and doctoral comprehensive exams, actively participate in School, College, and University level committees, and recruit graduate students;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Human Capital Development or a closely related field, such as human resource development, workforce development, leadership, or organizational development. They must have at least five years of full-time faculty experience in university-level teaching, research, and service. Additionally, they must have completed at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in Human Capital Development or a related field, possess demonstrated success in college teaching and research or scholarly activity, and exhibit exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to supervise graduate research.

• Ability to teach graduate classes in the Human Capital Development curriculum.

• Ability to conduct a productive research agenda.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and populations.

• Ability to build and maintain external stakeholder and campus relationships.

• Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds.

• Ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience instructing hybrid, online, 8 week-format courses;

• Hold tenure and rank (Associate or Full Professor) at the University level;

• Demonstrated publishing in top-tier academic journals and external funding activity consistent with associate or full professor in a Research Intensive university;

• Experience teaching both qualitative and quantitative methods courses as well as core courses in change leadership, workforce development, workforce analysis (evaluation and assessment), and foundations of human capital development; and

• Hold professional licensure, certifications, or awards in the area of teaching.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

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. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer 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 leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. 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.