Visiting Instructor of Biological Sciences

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Instructor of Biological Sciences.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Mike Davis, Director of the School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences ([email protected], 601.266.4748).

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 Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track Visiting Instructor at the Hattiesburg campus to begin August 3, 2026.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate biology courses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Teach undergraduate courses in biology.
2. Teach biological sciences labs if needed.
3. Collect and report assessment data.
4. Participate in school, college, and university service activities.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
   

• Ability to effectively communicate biological knowledge in a classroom setting.
• Ability to implement activities that reinforce student learning in a classroom or teaching laboratory.
• Ability to design and implement assessments to evaluate student performance and learning outcomes.

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
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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.