Adjunct Instructor - Athletic Training

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

About the Role

This part-time adjunct faculty position involves teaching in-person undergraduate courses in the Athletic Training degree program on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Face-to-face and/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.
• Communicate with other program and school-level faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Mississippi state license or eligible.
• Ability to teach effectively, according to University standards, in the undergraduate and graduate Athletic Training programs.
• Criminal history and background check clearance.
• Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Health Professions.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Specialized knowledge in the field of Athletic Training as demonstrated by national certification.
• Ability to deliver accurate, concise, and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching, mentoring, and/or service experience at the university level.
• Professional experience in Athletic Training.
• Experience with USM's Learning Management System, Canvas.

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.