Title: Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Location: Meridian, ID United States Job Description: Position Function: Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor at Mississippi State University on the Meridian Campus. The Division of Education invites applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position in Education, teaching primarily in the EdD program in Educational Policy & Organizational Design beginning fall 2025. Salary Grade: UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: The Division of Education has a distinguished record of service to our community, our state, and our nation with faculty who have been recognized nationally and internationally. With undergraduate and graduate degree offerings on campus and synchronous online, we are well equipped to meet a vast array of academic needs for both entry level and seasoned professionals. The Division of Education houses programs in traditional P-12 educational programs, such as elementary and secondary education, school counseling, teacher leadership, school administration and educational policy and organizational design. Additionally, we offer programs in community college education and clinical mental health counseling to help meet the needs of the community. Area of Specialization: Education Policy and Organizational Design Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include graduate teaching and advisement, service and outreach. Faculty work closely with area schools, community colleges, and non-profit agencies. Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in an Education-Related Field; demonstration of excellence in teaching, (Associate Teaching Professor) or demonstration of potential for excellence (Assistant Teaching Professor). ABD's will be considered. Level of appointment is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience; experience with teaching at the graduate level; experience teaching virtually or online; ability to teach in another discipline in the Division of Education (e.g., Elem. Ed, Secondary Ed, Ed Administration). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Foundational Knowledge in Educational Policy and Leadership: Strong understanding of educational systems, policy implementation, organizational design, and organizational improvement efforts. Relevant Professional Experience: Experience working in educational related settings, such as schools, districts, or policy organizations, with demonstrated involvement in leadership, reform, or program development. Commitment to Teaching and Learning: Enthusiasm for teaching adult learners and a willingness to grow as an educator in a higher education setting. Ability to connect theory to practice in meaningful ways for working professionals. Collaborative Disposition: Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team-oriented academic environment and engage with a broad student population. Interest in Curriculum and Program Development: Willingness to contribute to the development and refinement of graduate-level coursework that prepares future leaders and policy professionals. Mentoring Potential: Readiness to advise and support graduate students, particularly those working in professional settings, with a focus on helping them apply research and policy to real-world challenges. Strong Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills suited to professional and academic contexts. Technological Readiness: Basic proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), video conferencing tools (e.g., Webex), and a willingness to learn and apply new instructional technologies. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Academic Environment: Duties will be carried out primarily in classrooms, offices, and virtual learning environments. The role involves regular interaction with graduate students, colleagues, and community partners. Physical Requirements: Work requires typical physical effort found in office or classroom settings, including prolonged periods of sitting, use of a computer, and occasional light lifting (e.g., instructional materials or event supplies). Schedule Flexibility: This position will include evening teaching with occasional weekend teaching, particularly in support of hybrid courses. On-Campus Expectations: While some responsibilities may be performed remotely, regular presence on campus is expected to foster student support, collaboration, and service to the institution.mitting online.

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Director, Project Manager Overview Mastercard is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead delivery execution for a high-priority, strategic program within our AI & Data organization. This role is responsible for driving the development of next-generation modeling capabilities built on our global transaction data. This role is responsible for ensuring that the end-to-end lifecycle-from large-scale data ingestion to downstream product integration-is executed predictably and transparently. The Director will partner closely with AI researchers, data engineers, and product leadership to translate ambitious technical objectives into executable delivery plans. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of technical depth and program management expertise to navigate the unique challenges of building large-scale intelligence systems in a highly regulated environment. Role In this role, you will be accountable for the delivery health and execution of a flagship AI program. Program Lifecycle Ownership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of advanced modeling initiatives, from initial data curation and infrastructure scaling to model validation and deployment. Execution Rigor: Establish and maintain program-level planning, including roadmaps, milestones, and cross-functional dependencies across the AI & Data org. Technical Partnership: Act as the primary bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring research milestones are aligned with commercial and operational timelines. Risk & Resource Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks inherent in complex data science projects, such as compute constraints, data quality issues, and evolving technical requirements. Governance & Ethics: Ensure all program activities adhere to Mastercard's rigorous standards for AI governance, data privacy, and ethical modeling practices. Executive Communication: Provide clear, high-signal reporting on program health, resource utilization, and delivery milestones for senior leadership. Continuous Improvement: Optimize delivery frameworks to support "speed to insight" while maintaining the reliability required for financial-grade systems. All About You Advanced AI/Data Experience: Proven experience leading large, complex programs in the AI, Machine Learning, or Big Data space. Transactional Data Fluency: Comfort working with massive, high-velocity datasets and understanding the complexities of financial-grade data environments. Technical Acumen: Ability to engage credibly with Data Scientists and Engineers on topics like model training at scale, data pipelines, and API integration. Strategic Execution: Expert-level knowledge of program management methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, etc.) tailored for the non-linear nature of AI research and development. Diplomacy & Influence: Skilled at driving alignment across diverse stakeholders (Engineering, Legal, Product, and Security) without direct authority. Resilience: Comfortable operating in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment with evolving technical targets. Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field; experience with PMP, SAFe, or equivalent frameworks preferred. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: - Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; - Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; - Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and - Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Role Description An Associate Project Manager (APM) in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) is an entry-level position responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through Closing phases. - The APM depends on the help of other people to perform most of the actual activities of the project and relies on other PMs and Tech Ops Directors for close supervision and training. - The APM is responsible for assisting in performing project management functions for all projects, budgets, and scopes. - The APM may seek assistance and guidance from more senior personnel to address complex or new issues and remove roadblocks. - The APM will usually be part of the PM team on larger projects. Qualifications - Associates/Bachelors degree required and/or equivalent experience. - 1+ year of Project Administration or Project Management experience. - Strong technical abilities and the demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly. - Experience in a client-facing role, with a demonstrated pleasant professional demeanor. - A solid understanding of PMP methodologies and best practices. - Travel up to 25% of the time is required. - Must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Requirements - Experience in commercial construction trades and settings or experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS). - PMP certification from the Project Management Institute. - Certified Security Project Manager – CSPM. - Lenel Certification knowledge. - Genetec Certification knowledge. - Avigilon Certification knowledge. Benefits - Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needs. - HSA & HRA company contributions. - Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans. - Company-paid benefits: Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Generous paid time off — 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays. - 401k with company match. - Paid maternity leave. - Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). - A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services. - Commuter benefits. - And much more.

• Usually, oversees a single project. • Sets methods of daily production reporting. Reviews important data. • Responsible for compiling timekeeping records for management level, approval, and submission. • Helps to drive Lean implementation amongst team members. • Conducts interviews for PM level positions. Decides on hiring. • Meets with clients for updates on ongoing projects. • Addresses project issues on a process level. • Work with PMs and SPMs to ensure appropriate coverage of all duties within the appropriate process flow. • Initiate changes/updates to the process in a timely manner and ensure they are passed down and implemented by other team members. • Collect and initiate process improvements, eliminating areas of waste to enhance process flow and promote efficiency while passing these on to below team members. • Review End of Day (EOD) reporting pertaining to process flow on assigned projects. • Meet or exceed all daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs pertaining to the specific process flow of the Senior Program Manager. • Additional duties as required.