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Adjunct Instructor, Coastal Science

Top 2 Percent Scientists · Greater Hattiesburg Area · 5 days ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The Department of Coastal Sciences at USM invites applications from instructors to teach field-intensive marine science courses at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.

Responsibilities

  • Develop courses combining lectures, labs, and field trips (typically 2–3 field trips/week).
  • Utilize GCRL research vessels, local/regional trips, and other relevant educational sites within budget.
  • Prepare syllabi, grades, and course documentation on time.
  • Maintain communication with Summer Field Program staff and students.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Zoology, Coastal Science, or related field (MS degrees considered with relevant experience).
  • Thorough knowledge of course content, field, and/or research experience.
  • Criminal history and background check clearance.

Qualifications

  • Commitment to USM, College of Arts & Sciences, and SOSE mission.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Conduct field courses in diverse Gulf Coast habitats.
    • Teach effectively in field, classroom, lab, and online settings.
    • Adapt to virtual or hybrid formats with little notice.
    • Maintain consistent communication with students and staff.

Skills

  • Experience in biology, zoology, coastal science, or related fields.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Education

The Culture of the Coast (COA 490, 5 credit hours) – Coastal processes and communities through literature, music, visual arts, and fieldwork.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Develop courses combining lectures, labs, and field trips (typically 2–3 field trips/week). Utilize GCRL research vessels, local/regional trips, and other relevant educational sites within budget. Prepare syllabi, grades, and course documentation on time. Maintain communication with Summer Field Program staff and students.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Zoology, Coastal Science, or related field (MS degrees considered with relevant experience).
  • Thorough knowledge of course content, field, and/or research experience.
  • Criminal history and background check clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Science professional experience in biology, zoology, coastal science, or related fields.

About The University Of Southern Mississippi

Founded 1910, serves 13,000+ students across Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Community-engaged Carnegie R1 university. Recognized for polymer science, ocean science, language research, and other disciplines. Produces graduates in emerging technologies, computer engineering, ocean engineering, business, education, and nursing. USM Info Equal Opportunity Employer USM is an EOE/VETS/DISABILITY employer and encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

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