Adjunct, School of Management

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct, School of Management.

About the role

The School of Management accepts applications for Adjunct Faculty on an ongoing, rolling basis. We continuously review submissions to maintain a qualified pool of instructors for our courses in Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Management, Operations Management, and Strategy. Because adjunct roles provide flexible, as-needed support for both in-person and online courses, this active requisition allows us to respond rapidly to shifting enrollment or emergency staffing needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes in strict adherence to posted academic schedules.
• Clearly communicate course requirements, grading rubrics, and expectations to students.
• Maintain availability for student academic support, advising, exams, remediation, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with College of Business and Economic Development (CBED) faculty and the School Director to align course offerings with institutional quality metrics.
• Adhere to all established policies, procedures, and ethical standards of CBED and the University of Southern Mississippi.
• Perform administrative and instructional tasks as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in a management discipline from an accredited business school (AACSB, ACBSP, or IACBE).
• Demonstrated professional work or teaching experience in management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on timely student feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty within the School of Management.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (specifically Canvas) and standard productivity software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies tailored to diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or D.B.A.) in a management discipline from an AACSB-accredited program.
• Substantial executive or professional leadership experience in a management field.
• A documented history of successful online/hybrid/flipped classroom instruction and Canvas certification.
• Active scholarly research or recognized professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PMP).

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.