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Adjunct Instructor of Business Law

The University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
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for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content. We have job posting details: location, division, position type, etc. We need to preserve substantive info but not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove "Special Instructions to Applicants" etc. Also remove "Posting Close Date Open Until Filled". Also remove "Grant Funded No". Also remove "Pay Grade Generic Grade". Also remove "Position Details Location ..." maybe we can include location in a paragraph? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." So location etc can be in a paragraph. We need sections: About the role (maybe job summary), Responsibilities (Primary Duties And Responsibilities), Requirements (Minimum Qualifications), Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications?), Skills (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities), Benefits (if any), Pay (if any), Schedule (if any). The posting does not mention pay, benefits, schedule explicitly. It mentions campus classes delivered late afternoons or evenings, maybe schedule info? It says "Campus classes will be delivered late afternoons or evenings." That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that detail. Benefits: none mentioned. Pay: none mentioned. So we should not include those sections. We need to preserve all substantive info: location, division, position type, etc. Could be in a short paragraph under maybe an "About the role" or separate? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can combine location etc into About the role section perhaps. Let's craft:

About the role

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Accountancy invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach a senior‑level business law course focused on CPA‑exam topics. The position is part‑time faculty, located at 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (with possible teaching at Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campuses, remote, or online). Campus classes are scheduled in late afternoons or evenings.

Then Responsibilities:

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.
  • 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 (Minimum Qualifications):

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school.
  • Five years of substantial practice experience as an attorney in commercial/business law.
  • Meet the qualifications required for a scholarly academic, practice academic, scholarly practitioner, or instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.
Skills (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

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 (e.g., Canvas) and other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for all student populations.
Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications):

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting.
  • Certification as a CPA.
  • Prior teaching experience at a four‑year university delivering online and campus classes.
  • Experience with learning management and online homework systems.
Schedule:

Schedule

Campus classes are delivered in late afternoons or evenings; adjunct instructors teach on a class‑by‑class, semester‑by‑semester basis and may be assigned to Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campuses, remote delivery, or online.

We should not include Benefits, Pay sections. Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed EEO, application instructions, etc. Also removed "Special Instructions to Applicants", "Screening of applications will begin immediately..." etc. Also removed "The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas". Also removed "Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship." That's a requirement? It's a substantive requirement about work authorization. Should we include? It's a requirement. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include that requirement. It's not a minor metadata; it's a requirement. So we should add to Requirements or maybe a separate section? Could add to Requirements list. Also "The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B)." That's also a requirement. Thus add to Requirements. Also "Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Applicants must apply at https://www.jobs.usm.edu to be considered." That's application instruction, we should remove. Also "The following are required for your application to be complete and to be considered: 1) a cover letter ... 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness ... 4) names and contact information for five professional references..." That's application instruction, remove. Also "Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position will remain open until filled." That's also instruction, remove. Also "Posting Close Date Open Until Filled" remove. Also "Grant Funded No" remove. Also "Pay Grade Generic Grade" remove. Also "Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time" we included in About the role. Also "Division Accountancy" we could include. Also "Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States" we included. Also "The School of Accountancy The School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSB..." that's descriptive info about school; we could include in About the role or maybe a separate section? But we already have About the role includes some description. Could add a sentence about SoA accreditation. Also "About The University Of Southern Mississippi" paragraph is boilerplate about university; we could include a brief summary? It's substantive but maybe not needed for job posting? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; but also "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." The university description is generic but still substantive. However it's likely considered boilerplate? It's about the university mission. Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive. However typical job postings include that; but we might keep a brief summary. However the instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The university description is not those. So we should keep it. But we need to avoid too many sections. Could incorporate into About the role as a paragraph. Thus About the role could include: location, division, position type, brief description of SoA and university mission. Let's craft About the role paragraph:

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Accountancy (separately AACSB‑accredited) invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach a senior‑level business law course focused on CPA‑exam topics. The part‑time faculty position is based at 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, with possible teaching at the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campuses, remotely, or online. Campus classes are scheduled in late afternoons or evenings.

We could also add a sentence about university mission: "The University of Southern Mississippi, a Carnegie R1 institution, prepares over 13,000 students for success through research‑driven programs and community engagement." Might be okay. But we need to avoid duplication: we already have SoA description later. Might be okay to keep brief. Now check for any other substantive info: "The Hattiesburg area has an estimated population of approximately 150,000 and is one of the fastest growing regions in the State of Mississippi. The main campus is located in the culturally diverse and economically dynamic southern part of Mississippi about 65 miles from the Gulf Coast. Students, faculty and staff benefit from a climate that fosters year-round outdoor activities, and the quality of life is characterized by a reasonable cost of living coupled with easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; and Jackson, MS." That's location/community info; could be included in About the role as extra sentence. We can incorporate. Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: "The School of Accountancy offers undergraduate and master degrees with an extensive network of alumni in local, state, and federal service." That's also substantive. We'll include in About the role. Now check for any mention of "Pay" or "Benefits" - none. Now ensure we didn't include any filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML fragment only. Let's craft final HTML:

About the role

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Accountancy (separately AACSB‑accredited) invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach a senior‑level business law course focused on CPA‑exam topics. The part‑time faculty position is based at 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, with possible teaching at the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campuses, remotely, or online. Campus classes are scheduled in late afternoons or evenings. The School offers undergraduate and master degrees and maintains an extensive alumni network in local, state, and federal service. The Hattiesburg area has a population of about 150,000 and is one of Mississippi’s fastest‑growing regions; the main campus lies 65 miles from the Gulf Coast, offering a reasonable cost of living, year‑round outdoor activities, and easy access to New Orleans, Mobile, and Jackson. The University of Southern Mississippi, a Carnegie R1 institution, serves over 13,000 students and is recognized for research and community engagement.

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.
  • 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

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