Adjunct Instructor - Public Health

Adjunct Instructor - Public Health

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor - Public Health.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include:
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Official transcripts from all educational institutions

Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
This part-time adjunct faculty position requires teaching in-person and/or online undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Public Health degree program on an as needed basis.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Face-to-face course delivery and instruction.
2. Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
3. Communicate course requirements and expectations to students.
4. Communicate with other program and school-level faculty.
5. Performs other duties, as assigned.
   

• Specialized knowledge in the field of Public Health as demonstrated by graduate level coursework or professional experience is required.
• Candidates should have the ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner.
• Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Candidates should have the ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).

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.