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CURRICULUM VITAE

Jason K. Wallace, Ph.D.

jkwallacephd@gmail.com   |   he / him / his

EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

 My approach to education stands on the philosophical framework introduced by bell hooks (1994) in her groundbreaking work “Teaching to Transgress: Education as Freedom”. I believe “education is the practice of freedom” (hooks, 1994, p. 4); therefore, I encourage the co-construction of knowledge and seek to empower students to bring their perspective to the academy. I believe in modeling vulnerability and seek to create an environment built on equity and respect. 

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) 

Apr. 2022 - Present

Aug. 2020 - Present

June 2020 - Aug. 2020

Nina Bell Suggs Endowed Professor

Assistant Professor of Higher Education (tenure-track)

College of Education and Human Sciences

Adjunct Professor of Higher Education

College of Education and Human Sciences

University of Georgia (UGA)  

Jan. 2015 - Aug. 2020

Educational Research Professional

College of Pharmacy

Graduate Research Assistant

College of Pharmacy

Graduate Assistant

Mary Frances Early College of Education

Interim Director

Multicultural Services and Programs

Assistant Director

Multicultural Services and Programs

Senior Coordinator

Multicultural Services and Programs

Emory University (Emory) 

June 2018 - May 2019

Doctoral Intern (full-time)

Office of Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE)

Emory Integrity Project 

University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) 

Dec. 2012 - Dec. 2014

Assistant Director for Orientation and New Student Programs

Office of Student Affairs

Coordinator of New Student Orientation

Office of Student Affairs

Texas Christian University (TCU)

Feb. 2011 - Dec. 2012

Program Coordinator for Student Success

Inclusiveness & Intercultural Services

Tarrant County College District (TCCD)

Aug. 2010 - Feb. 2011

Student Development Associate

Student Development Services - South Campus

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
    Emphasis: College Student Affairs Administration
    University of Georgia
     

  • Graduate Certificate
    Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies
    University of Georgia
     

  • Master of Education 
    Emphasis: Educational Administration
    Texas Christian University
     

  • Bachelor of Science
    Major: Advertising and Public Relations

    Texas Christian University 

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP INTERESTS

First-generation student experiences through a critical race and asset-based lens; first-generation graduate and doctoral students; Black students experiences at non-Black serving institutions; Black queer and trans student experiences; racial and ethnic identity development; colorism in higher education; equity and justice in higher education; indigenous and culturally-relevant qualitative methodologies; experiences of minoritized professionals in higher education.

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