Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education
About the role
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare college students to matriculate through the program.
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, serves over 13,000 students across Hattiesburg, Long Beach, teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and online. As a community‑engaged Carnegie R1 institution, USM is noted for research in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, language intervention for communication disorders, cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, economic development, computer engineering, information technology, ocean engineering, education, nursing, and the arts. The university fields 17 NCAA Division I sports and is committed to preparing graduates for emerging technologies and critical workforce needs.
Responsibilities
- Face-to-face, interactive video, or online 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
- Coordinate course schedule with other faculty teaching the same course
- Assist students with course material as necessary, potentially outside of class time
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master’s degree in STEM Education or closely related field from an accredited university.
- 18 hours of graduate level coursework in STEM Education.
- Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Center for STEM Education.
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse team in diverse settings.
- Experience with online learning platforms.
- Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
Qualifications
- Teaching, mentoring and service experience at a university level.
- Experience with Canvas technology.