Adjunct Faculty Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty Psychology.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please contact Dr. Alen Hajnal ([email protected]) or Dr. Bonnie Nicholson ([email protected]) with questions.


 
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare students to matriculate through the programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.




Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Online and/or 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated competence in online platforms and emergent technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate and graduate psychology program. 
  
  
  

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.