Adjunct Instructor - Elementary Education

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi

About the Role

Elementary Education Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by program majors. Adjunct faculty teach up to 6 hours (2–3 courses) per semester. Typical courses focus on reading/literacy, classroom management, and math.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education is required for teaching graduate-level courses
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals in a timely manner
• Ability to work with a diverse team in diverse settings
• Experience with online learning platforms
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in university teaching

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.