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University of Southern Mississippi Adjunct Faculty: School of Humanities, English in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Adjunct Faculty: School of Humanities, English
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty: School of Humanities, English.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Humanities
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Part Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Indefinitely
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which campus, (Hattiesburg or Gulf Park) they are willing to accept these interim assignments. For full consideration, submit a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and names and email addresses of three references. (See Apply Now link above)
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and prepare college students to matriculate through the undergraduate program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Online and face-to-face course delivery and instruction
Prepare and submit syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner
Communicate course requirements and expectations to students
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree (or 18 hours of graduate course work) in English or Composition/Rhetoric from an accredited university, Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level, Background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric, Experience with online course delivery and instruction, Experience with Canvas technology
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.