What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Marketing position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, completed application materials (including a cover letter, teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation) should be submitted to The University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu by the priority deadline of Friday, October 31, 2025. Questions should be directed to Dr. Melinda McLelland at Melinda.mclelland@usm.edu.
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
The School of Marketing in the College of Business & Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants to apply for a nine-month position of Instructor of Marketing beginning in August 2026. This position is for the Hattiesburg campus and will support our growing face-to-face and online Marketing degrees, minors, and certificates.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach four courses per semester (or equivalent) to be determined by the Director of the School. The successful candidate's teaching obligations will support the Marketing BSBA degree, minors, and certificate programs.
- Primary teaching responsibilities will support the Marketing BSBA but may also include support of related programs.
- The desired candidate will be willing and able to teach various Marketing courses, such as Principles of Marketing, Creative Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and others as needed.
- Participate in service at the school, college and university levels.
- Faculty are expected to maintain quality teaching (both online and in-person).
- Faculty are expected to work well in a team environment and participate in School events and functions.
- Additional responsibilities may include mentoring undergraduate students, recruitment, and other duties as assigned.
