Adjunct Instructor of Accounting

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi (118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001). Candidates may be asked to teach on the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus, in a remote delivery format, or online. Adjunct instructors are engaged on a class-by-class, semester-by-semester basis.

About the role

The School of Accountancy (SoA) in the College of Business and Economic Development (CBED) invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in accounting. Applicants should indicate in their area of expertise and teaching interest (e.g., financial, managerial, auditing, tax).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses covering the assigned content and topics.
• Communicate course requirements to students.
• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed.
• Be available to students for support and course advising, including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Collaborate with other CBED faculty and the Director of the SoA to plan, implement, and evaluate each course offering to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Assign and evaluate assessments required for assurance of learning.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the College of Business and Economic Development, the School of Accountancy, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting; or graduate degree in business with 18 graduate credit hours in accounting.
• For tax courses, a Juris Doctorate with a graduate degree in taxation (L.L.M. or MST) will meet the minimum qualifications.
• Meet the requirements of a scholarly academic, practice academic, scholarly practitioner, or instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Knowledge of advanced business law topics.
• Ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for all student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Accounting or other appropriate related field from an AACSB accredited institution.
• Experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Professional certification as a CPA or CMA.
• Prior teaching experience at a four-year university delivering online and campus classes.
• Experience with learning management and online homework systems.

About the School of Accountancy

The School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSB and offers undergraduate and master degrees with an extensive network of alumni in local, state, and federal service. The School serves accounting majors on both the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses.

The Hattiesburg area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000 and is one of the fastest growing regions in Mississippi. The main campus is located in the culturally diverse and economically dynamic southern part of the state, about 65 miles from the Gulf Coast. The region offers a reasonable cost of living and easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; and Jackson, MS.

For more information, visit the School of Accountancy website.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is dedicated to preparing students for success. The university delivers programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and online. As a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, Southern Miss is one of the nation's leading research institutions.

The university is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. It is also a national leader in disciplines such as cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development. Southern Miss produces graduates ready for emerging technologies through programs like computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering.

The university is developing the next generation of business leaders and addressing critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, Southern Miss is one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports.

For more information, visit www.usm.edu.