Dr. Melody & Gov. Ronnie Musgrove Endowed Chair of Special Education

Department:

Teacher Education

Job Summary:

Performs the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor.
The University of Mississippi invites applications for the inaugural Ronnie and Melody Musgrove Endowed Chair in Special Education. This prestigious position honors former Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove, a lifelong advocate for education, and his late wife, Dr. Melody Musgrove, a former faculty member in the School of Education who held numerous leadership roles in education at the state and national levels.

Job Description:

Tenure Track Faculty members perform the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor. Tenure Track Faculty members are usually hired as assistant professors and enter the tenure track. For example, an assistant professor must serve a probationary period of five years and be reviewed for tenure during his or her sixth year of continuous employment at the University. Tenure Track Faculty members may be hired, particularly at the associate and full ranks, with a reduction in the tenure probationary period, as explained in the Tenure Policy. Tenure Track Faculty members at the Associate and Full ranks are full members of the Graduate Faculty, while those at the Assistant rank are Associate Members of the Graduate Faculty.

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Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

- Earned doctorate and substantial experience in the field of special education. 

- Minimum of five years of professional experience in special education, with demonstrated impact in academic, policy, or leadership roles

- Proven ability to lead initiatives that result in meaningful and lasting contributions to the field

- Strong record of scholarship, teaching, or policy work relevant to special education

Preferred Qualifications:

K-12 and post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following:

- A cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for the role

- A current curriculum vitae

- A completed online application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Education Qualifications:

PhD: Special Education (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.