Instructor, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date 8/14/25

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The University of Southern Mississippi is a leader in academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement. The School of Kinesiology and Nutrition is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in exercise and nutrition and is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. We invite applicants for a permanent non-tenure teaching track, full-time, nine-month position at the rank of Instructor in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2025.We seek a highly motivated scholar with a strong record of teaching and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our school through excellence in teaching undergraduate courses and engaging in professional service. The goal of this position is to enhance school expertise and teaching capabilities related to the delivery of clinical and practical aspects of school programming related to physiology, fitness, nutrition, health and well-being.

Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching philosophy statement (2 page maximum). Candidates should also provide a list of three professional references and official transcripts indicating all degrees. Review of applications will begin fall, 2024.

All questions concerning the position should be directed to Mr. Hunter Haynes (hunter.haynes@usm.edu), Search Committee Co-Chair. To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by October 11th, 2024.

Job Summary

This nine-month, non-tenure track permanent teaching track faculty position requires teaching undergraduate courses in the school, mentoring students, and providing service to the school, college, university, and professional organizations. The school administers programs in Exercise Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sport Coaching Education, Fitness and Nutrition, and K-12 Physical Education Licensure. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach, serve, and help manage content courses and programming within the listed programming specific to Exercise Science and Fitness and Nutrition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

A non-tenure-track permanent teaching track appointment as an Instructor involves:

Teaching:

• Developing and delivering undergraduate courses in fitness, nutrition, exercise science, and related subjects both online and face to face.

• Designing engaging, evidence-based curriculum and utilizing innovative teaching methods.

• Providing academic and career guidance to students.

• Mentoring students in academic pursuits.

Service:

• Participating in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

• Contributing to curriculum development, committee work, and community outreach initiatives.

• Engaging in collaborative projects within and outside the institution.

• Assisting with the assessment and evaluation of programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Sports Science, Nutrition, or related field.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching evidence of potential to conduct and disseminate research. Experience mentoring students.

• Experience in ONLINE delivery systems like CANVAS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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

• Knowledge of the field of Exercise Science along with knowledge of Fitness and Nutrition and Health and Well-being.

• Skill sets associated with use and application of common Exercise Science methodologies, teaching, and scholarly tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health/Fitness Certification (ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP or closely related).

• 1-year of clinical exercise physiology or corporate wellness experience.

• Experience in developing and delivering courses and curriculum at the College level.

• Experience establishing and managing external affiliations and supervising/mentoring students.

Location: The position is based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as in-person.

The School: The School of Kinesiology and Nutrition houses state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Our newly renovated teaching and research spaces contain a wide array of technology to teach and conduct scholarship to include a dedicated Foods laboratory (equipped with an 8-station industrial, stainless steel teaching kitchen with video technology), an Anthropometric Assessment laboratory, a dedicated Teaching and Assessment space, a Biomechanics laboratory, Exercise Physiology laboratory, and a dedicated audio-visual capture teaching studio. The school also supports the federally funded Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research Community Engagement and Training Core. For over 50 years, our School has enjoyed a rich history of securing federal and state funds for research and teaching endeavors, as well as working with community partners, stakeholders, and organizations towards the aim of improving health and human performance and preventing disease and injury.

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.