Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Adjunct Faculty Psychology

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

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Psychology
Position Type	Faculty
Employment Status	Part Time
Grant Funded	No
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please contact Dr. Bonnie Nicholson ([email protected] ), Associate Director, 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  

Online and/or face-to-face course delivery and instruction.

Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation in a timely manner.

Communicate course requirements and expectations to students.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or related field. Must pass a background check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Demonstrated competence in online platforms and emergent technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group 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. 
  

 
Preferred Qualifications  
Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology. Licensure (master’s or doctoral level) may be required for some positions. Teaching, mentoring and service experience at university level and experience with online course delivery and instruction. Professional experience in mental health and/or psychological research. Experience with Canvas technology is preferred.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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.