Adjunct Faculty, School of Accountancy

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

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Accountancy

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Indefinitely

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach all areas of accounting are currently being accepted and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which campus or teaching sites (Hattiesburg and/or Long Beach) they are willing to accept in these interim assignments.

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty members provide face-to-face, hybrid, and online course instruction including all aspects of course administration as an instructor of record.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to class schedules as posted.

• Communicate course requirements to students.

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed.

• Be available to assigned students for support and course advising including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.

• Be collaborative with other CBE faculty as well as the Director to plan, implement, and evaluate each course offering taught to maintain quality and effectiveness.

• Follow the policies and procedures of the CBE and the University of Southern Mississippi.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in accounting. Should be AACSB qualified for being an instructor of record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidate must have earned 18 graduate hours or have significant and documented work experience in the teaching field (e.g., MGT, ACC, FIN, or MKT, etc.).

• The ability to deliver accurate, concise, and quality communication (verbal and written) in timely manner.

• The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty in the unit.

• The ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).

• Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited program; professional experience in accounting; evidence of scholarly research, certification, and experience in teaching hybrid/flipped/online classes are plusses.

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.