Adjunct Instructor, School of Child and Family Sciences

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor, School of Child and Family Sciences.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Child and Family Sciences

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Posting Close Date open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume, transcripts (unofficial will work for interview/official required for hiring), and contact information for three references. Upload application materials to the HR site found here: https://jobs.usm.edu. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.

Job Summary

The School of Child and Family Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for an adjunct position to support the Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Family Sciences (CFS). This undergraduate degree program has two emphases, Family Science and Child Development and is accredited by the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences. The school also has a master’s degree in Child and Family Sciences, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is home to the Center for Child Development and the Center for Family Therapy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide asynchronous online classes for undergraduate students;

• Prepare and submit syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner;

• Communicate course requirements and expectations to students; and communicate effectively with assigned faculty mentor/program coordinator;

• Follow instructional protocols established by the University and the School;

• Be available to students through virtual office hours; and

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1) An earned master’s degree in Child and Family Science, Human Development and Family Science, or closely related field.

2) Criminal history and background check clearance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

• Expertise in the area for which you are applying.

• Ability to be flexible.

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with online course delivery and instruction. Experience with Canvas technology.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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.