Adjunct Faculty in Art

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Art.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Performing and Visual Arts

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date 5/31/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Courses needing adjunct instruction vary from semester to semester. Assignments are determined based on expertise of applicants. Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate which campus or teaching sites they are willing to accept these interim assignments at in their cover letter.

Job Summary

This position instructs in areas in the Art and Design program, including but not limited to design, painting, drawing, history, graphic design, sculpture, Art Appreciation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction of assigned classes.

• Provide interim and final grades for enrolled students.

• Provide data for General Education Curriculum assessment based on student achievement in the course as needed.

• Be available to student through office hours (face to face or virtual).

• Be responsive to students and director/staff via USM email.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MFA in Art or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the history of art and of the influence of art on culture (for Art Appreciation courses) and/or of studio practices (for studio courses).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching in higher education to teach in online platform.

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. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.