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 Faculty Number of Vacancies 1 Desired start date 01/01/2025 Position Summary

The School of Lifelong Learning in the College of Education and Human Development is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development.

The School of Lifelong Learning welcomes applicants from disciplines whose research, teaching, service, grant writing, and other scholarly or civic activities demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with Education, Adult Learning/Non-traditional learners, Career and Workforce Development, or related fields.

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 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 (Dissertation title listed), Letter of Application that details the applicant's research and scholarly agenda, teaching interests, and commitment to advising; A teaching philosophy; Unofficial transcripts; and letters of reference (to be provided if the applicant advances to the interview stage).

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

Terminal degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Adult Education, or a closely related discipline(s), such as Workforce Development and Organizational Leadership or Educational Technology, at the time of appointment (ABO candidates are welcomed).

Minimum Required Experience

• Effective teaching of interdisciplinary courses at the college level.

• Must have an active research agenda and/or a clearly defined research plan related to adult education and other interdisciplinary studies on non-traditional students.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None required.

Qualifications

(Preferred) Qualifications:

• Experience delivering online instruction to undergraduates and graduate students.

• A record of advising non-traditional adult learners, transfer students, etc. Demonstrate great communication skills and commitment to high quality service to students and the community.

• Academic research (publications and/or grants) in areas:

a) Adult Education and career transitions

b) Recruitment and Retention of Non-traditional/Adult Learners

c) High Impact Practices in teaching and learning

• Experience in program redesign and development.

• Experience implementing interventions that support recruitment, retention, and on-time graduation of nontraditional, readmit, and transfer students.

Skills and Abilities

Please review the Job Qualifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a 4-4 course load for Fall and Spring sessions.

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

• Actively engage in recruitment and retention, program assessment and evaluations, and program development.

• Research, publish and seek funding.

• 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 (Dissertation title listed)

• Letter of Application that details the applicant's research and scholarly agenda, teaching interests, and commitment to advising as well as interest in the position and relevant qualifications

• A teaching philosophy (which addresses your approach to teaching/learning, as well as the philosophy that guides your research and advising)

• Unofficial transcripts

• Letters of reference (to be provided if the applicant advances to the interview stage).