Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Location: Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Applications for this part-time position will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as needed. For questions, contact Dr. Alen Hajnal (alen.hajnal@usm.edu) or Dr. Bonnie Nicholson (bonnie.nicholson@usm.edu).

About the Role

Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare students to matriculate through the programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Online and/or 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology.
• Must pass a background check.

Skills

• Demonstrated competence in online platforms and emergent technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate and graduate psychology program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology.
• Licensure (master’s or doctoral level) may be required for some positions.
• Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at university level.
• Experience with online course delivery and instruction.
• Professional experience in mental health and/or psychological research.
• 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.