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Missouri Southern State University is a four year liberal arts public institution serving more than 5,600 students in over 140 academic programs offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Internationally-focused semesters and enriching cultural events in theatre, art, music and film create an engaging learning environment for students and citizens of the region. MSSU is located in Joplin, MO, which is considered to be the Crossroads of America, and serves as the commercial hub for the four states area. Joplin is a resilient and vibrant city with a population of over 50,000 serving a metropolitan statistical area of 208,000. There is quick and easy access to Northwest Arkansas, Kansas City, and Tulsa, as well as numerous outdoor activities and attractions throughout the Ozarks.

Health & Wellness

  • 3 Medical Plans
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Willcoxon Health Center (on campus) 
  • REC Center Membership (employee & family)
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Wellness Incentive Program 

Financial & Retirement

  • Tuition Discount
  • MOSERS Retirement Plan 
  • 403(b) or 457(b) Options 
  • TIAA/CURP (Faculty) 
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary Life Insurance 
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Time Off & Flexibility

  • Vacation, Sick & Bereavement Leave 
  • 15 Paid Holidays 
  • Extra paid time off during Spring/Fall Break, Thanksgiving and Winter Break
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Summer Hours (Mon-Thurs) 
  • Flexible Work Opportunities


Equal Opportunity Employer

MSSU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

MSSU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.