Job Summary

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent will establish collaborations with stakeholders and agency or industry partners to strengthen educational, research and outreach programming; and seeks to leverage external and internal support for teaching, research and extension.
• Knowledge of and experience using statistical, geographical information systems, and Map Window
• Demonstrates integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Strong time management skills
• Passion for teaching and engaging with students
• Skilled in mentoring students
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegial environment conducive to teamwork and student’s high level of learning

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts a requisite number of classes; teaches assigned subjects
• Provides guidance and supervision to students
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning and research
• Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/her subject(s)
• Participates in departmental meetings and holds scheduled office hours
• Maintains equipment in the laboratory, makes arrangements for laboratory practical sessions, and provides materials to students
• Provides academic support to other faculty members
• Serves on departmental and university committees, as assigned
• Demonstrates grantsmanship and the ability to publish peer review journals

Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications

EEO / ADA Statement

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices.