Adjunct Faculty, School of Marketing

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

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Marketing

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Indefinitely

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter at which campus or teaching sites they are willing to accept these interim assignments.

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and prepares the student to build knowledge and master skill sets to move forward through the program. Adjunct faculty members may be needed in areas of marketing, merchandising, healthcare marketing, hospitality and tourism management, and sport management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to the class schedules as posted.

• Communicate course requirements to students.

• Be available to students during a required number of office hours and be responsive to students through email and Canvas.

• Collaborate with other School of Marketing 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 School of Marketing, the College of Business and Economic Development, and the University of Southern Mississippi.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A successful applicant must have one of the following:

• A terminal degree in the discipline in which you will be teaching.

• A master's degree (or equivalent) with at least 18 hours of graduate classes in the discipline in which you will be teaching.

• A master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field and substantial professional experience in the area in which you will be teaching.

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

Documented success in teaching at the University level. Experience teaching online and using Canvas. Quality matters certification.

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.