Adjunct Faculty, School of Music

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

About the Role

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music seeks qualified musicians in all fields, specialties, and instruments for hire on a per-service basis. The School of Music is a comprehensive music program that provides high-quality experiences for students and community members through a variety of musical activities. These activities are essential to the development of our students. Occasionally, the School of Music must supplement these musical activities with highly qualified musicians, directors, conductors, technicians, creative staff, and lecturers from a variety of specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform with a high level of professionalism
• Wear appropriate concert dress, as indicated by the conductor
• Provide a professional quality instrument in good repair as needed and appropriate
• Follow all performance directions of the conductor as appropriate
• Be present at least 10 minutes before all scheduled services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Professional level performance, conducting, or technical theatre skill level, as determined by the Director

Skills

As appropriate to discipline and course(s) assigned.

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.