Adjunct Instructor - Secondary Education

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

Employment Status: Part Time

About the Role

Secondary Education Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by secondary education undergraduate and graduate majors, including those in alternate route licensure programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 6 hours (two 3-hour courses) per semester, focusing on Classroom Management, Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Internship Supervision
• Instruction in traditional and online formats
• Assessment of student learning outcomes
• Supervision of field experiences
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Performance of other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines related to Education
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with online learning platforms
• Ability to work with a diverse team in diverse settings
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in university teaching
• K-12 secondary education teaching experience

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.