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Assistant Professor

Mississippi Valley State University Portal

Mississippi Valley State University Portal is hiring a full-time Assistant Professor in the Education Department to join our faculty in Mississippi. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position focused on undergraduate and graduate instruction in Education with an emphasis on Special Education or a closely related field.

About the Role

You'll serve as a dedicated faculty member within our Education Department, balancing teaching, research, and institutional service. This tenure-track appointment offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our academic community while advancing your scholarly work and professional development in the field of education.

What You'll Do

  • Teach 12 credit hours per semester, delivering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Develop and refine curriculum that reflects current best practices in education and Special Education
  • Mentor and advise student majors and graduate students in your area of expertise
  • Engage in scholarly research and publication that advances the field
  • Participate in departmental committees and university service initiatives
  • Contribute to the Education Department's overall mission and accreditation goals

What We're Looking For

  • Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Education, Special Education, or a closely related field
  • Teaching experience at the higher education level, or demonstrated readiness to excel in an academic setting
  • Specialized knowledge, certification, or endorsement in Special Education or a related education specialty
  • Strong commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices
  • Capacity for scholarly research, publication, and professional engagement
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a department and broader institutional context

About Mississippi Valley State University Portal

Mississippi Valley State University Portal is committed to fostering academic excellence and preparing educators who make a difference in schools and communities across the region.

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Mississippi is a state in the Southeastern and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the southwest, and Arkansas to the northwest. Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River, or its historical course. Mississippi is the 32nd largest by area and 35th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states and has the lowest per-capita income. Jackson is both the state's capital and largest city. Greater Jackson is the state's most populous metropolitan area, with a population of

Mississippi is a state in the Southeastern and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, Louisiana to the southwest, and Arkansas to the northwest. Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River, or its historical course. Mississippi is the 32nd largest by area and 35th-most populous

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  • Elevation 105m (344 ft)

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