Assistant Professor Of Human Resource Development

Posting Number F00380P Position Title Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development Department School of Lifelong Learning FLSA Salary Not listed Grant Funded No Location Universities Center Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Tenure-Track Number of Vacancies 1 Desired start date 08/01/2024 Position Summary

The School of Lifelong Learning in the College of Education and Human Development is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development.

We welcome applicants whose teaching, research, service, grant activity, and other scholarly or civic activities demonstrate alignment with the expansion and development of the Professional Interdisciplinary Studies degree program and the growth of the Human Resource Development Concentration.

The faculty, staff, and students in the School of Lifelong Learning are seeking innovative, ambitious, and creative people who are passionate about adult education and training, strengthening the connections between college coursework and career placement, expanding the digital literacy/21st century workforce competences of nontraditional students, and elevating the role of Jackson State University as a site of positive change in the realm of adult higher education, professional development, and community engagement. We are seeking collaborative new team members who conduct (and actively engage undergraduate students in conducting) high quality research/scholarship. Additionally, we seek candidates who will be able to work with their colleagues to redesign and teach rigorous in-person and fully online undergraduate level courses, non-credit seminars, and workshops for JSU students and community members.

Candidates must submit: Online application, Curriculum Vita, Letter of Application that details the applicant's research and scholarly agenda, teaching interests, and commitment to advising; Unofficial transcripts; and letters of reference (to be provided if the applicant advances to the interview stage).

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

Terminal degree, Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Human Resource Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Adult Education, Workforce Development or a closely related field of study at the time of appointment (ABO candidates are welcomed).

Minimum Required Experience

• A record of higher education teaching experience and online teaching.

• Academic research experience (publications and/or grants) related to adult education, career development and professional training; such as: Professional Human Resources, Senior Profession Human Resources, or other HR and/or instructional design professional certifications.

• Experience in teaching, advising, research and scholarly publications.

• Experience advising non-traditional adult learners, transfer students, etc.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None required.

Qualifications

• Candidates need to have an established record of (or a strong potential for) excellence in research in areas such as: HRD interventions that are designed to promote workforce development; such as: Adult education and career transitions; Recruitment and Retention of Non-traditional/Adult Learners or the use of emerging technology (especially artificial intelligence) to improve the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of adult learners in higher education.

• Demonstrated record of effective online teaching and engagement.

• Commitment to proactively fostering a strong collaborative environment by being visible and engaged in department, school, college, and university meetings and programs.

Skills and Abilities

Please review the Qualifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching, advising, research and scholarly publications.

• Advising non-traditional adult learners, transfer students, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Statement

Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.

Open Date 04/24/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates must submit: Online application, Curriculum Vita, Letter of Application that details the applicant's research and scholarly agenda, teaching interests, and commitment to advising; Unofficial transcripts; and letters of reference (to be provided if the applicant advances to the interview stage).