SFP Coastal Restoration Adjunct Instructor
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of SFP Coastal Restoration Adjunct Instructor.
Position Details | |
Location |
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States |
Division | School of Ocean Science and Engineering |
Position Type | Faculty |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Grant Funded | No |
Posting Close Date | open until filled |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications
for Adjunct Instructor will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be
reviewed as needed.
Applicants
should upload:
1)
Curriculum Vitae.
2)
Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions
attended (official transcripts will be required if applicant is selected for a
position).
3) Cover
letter describing relevant education, research, and/or work experience related
to the marine/coastal science field (including teaching experience). Course(s)
an applicant wishes to teach must be specified in cover letter.
Job Summary
The
University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Coastal Sciences invites
applications from instructors to teach field intensive marine science courses
at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The courses will be offered as a part of the
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Summer Field Program during the summer
intersession, first summer term, and second summer term. For information about
the Summer Field Program, visit www.usm.edu/ocean-science-engineering/summer-field-program.php.
This
is a non-tenure track, temporary position for the summer only. Upon successful course delivery, additional
teaching opportunities may be available in subsequent years.
Coastal Restoration – COA 490/590: Special Topics- Coastal Restoration, three credit hours. Course Description: This course will provide an overview of coastal restoration along the Gulf Coast. Through lectures and field excursions to restoration sites in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, students will gain first-hand experience with different restoration techniques at both large and small scales and across a variety of habitats (e.g., marsh, oyster, mangrove, seagrass, dunes, springs). Students will also get an overview of how to identify needs, set goals, plan, design, implement, monitor, and evaluate restoration projects. This course is scheduled for Session I: June 2024 Term.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Biology, Zoology, Coastal Science or related scientific field (*Exceptionally qualified MS degrees will be considered if accompanied by relevant work experience). Thorough knowledge of the course an applicant wishes to teach, including relevant field work and/or research experience. Criminal history and background check clearance. Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Ocean Science and Engineering.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to conduct a field course in various habitats along the Northern Gulf of Mexico.
- Ability to teach effectively (outdoors in a field setting, in traditional classroom or laboratory settings, and online) at the university level.
- Ability to adapt to a virtual or hybrid virtual/in-person format with little notice.
- Ability to maintain consistent communication with students and USM staff members, regardless of teaching platform.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience in an undergraduate and/or graduate program. Professional experience in the field of Biology, Zoology, Coastal Science or related scientific field. Prior teaching experience in field-based courses. Experience using Canvas, Blackboard, or other online learning platform.
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.
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