Adjunct Instructor - Educational Administration

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

Employment Status: Part Time

About the Role

Educational Administration Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by graduate program majors. Adjunct faculty teach up to 6 hours (two 3-hour courses) per semester. Typical courses focus on Building and District Level Administration.

Responsibilities

• Instruction in synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration.
• Five years of experience as a practicing licensed administrator is required for teaching.

Skills

• Experience and/or familiarity with P-12 Leadership theory or research associated with building/district level leadership.
• Experience and/or familiarity with basic principles governing P-12 operations.
• Experience and/or familiarity with laws governing P-12 operations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, concise, and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner.
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
• Experience and/or familiarity with technology use, particularly in the P-12 school setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in university teaching.
• 3 years of experience as a public school district-level administrator.

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.