School of Library and Information Science Visiting Assistant Professor
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of School of Library and Information Science Visiting Assistant Professor.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
College of Education and Human Sciences
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Salary Range
60,000.00 - 65,000.00
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States.
Job Summary
The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach online predominately synchronous graduate and undergraduate courses in Library and Information Science.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Schoolof Library and Information Science is seeking someone with excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills. The School values accountability, timemanagement, high ethical standards, and personal integrity among employees. Thisposition will teach 4 courses per semester. Typical courses focus on technologyin libraries, information science, and traditional library services-likecataloging, collection development, reference, literature, etc.

1. Responsible for communicatingeffectively with students and faculty.
2. Responsible for onlinesynchronous teaching of graduate and undergraduate using active learningtechniques.
3. Responsible for assessmentof learning outcomes via assignments, discussions, and tests.
4. Attend regularlyscheduled faculty meetings and appropriately contribute.
5. Attend virtual Schoolevents.
6. Mentor student researchand mentor masters capstone research projects.
7. Follow School and Universitypolicies.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
A Doctoraldegree from an accredited college or university in Library and InformationSciences or a related field is required for teaching graduate-level courses. AMaster's degree in Library and Information Sciences is required. Experienceteaching online. Established ability to work in the United States.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability toteach online synchronous
• Adept inMicrosoft Office applications
• Excellentwritten and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with adiverse group of individuals
• Excellentorganization and time-management skills
• Resourcefuland determined to provide a positive experience for others
• Detailoriented
• Ability tonavigate LMS (preferably Canvas)
• Ability toteach in LIS core
• Ability towork evenings

Preferred Qualifications
One yearexperience in a professional information setting (i.e., library, archive, museum, etc.). Demonstrated competence in emergenttechnologies.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, 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.