CURRICULUM VITAE
Jason K. Wallace, Ph.D.
jkwallacephd@gmail.com | he/him
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
Mississippi State University (MSU)
Aug. 2023 - Present
Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership
College of Education
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)
Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2023
Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2023
June 2020 - Aug. 2020
Nina Bell Suggs Endowed Professor
Assistant Professor of Higher Education
College of Education and Human Sciences
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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
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Graduate Research Assistant
College of Pharmacy
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Graduate Assistant
Mary Frances Early College of Education
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Interim Director
Multicultural Services and Programs
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Assistant Director
Multicultural Services and Programs
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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
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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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