Adjunct Instructor - Athletic Training

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor - Athletic Training.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Health Professions

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should include:

• Cover letter summarizing academic preparation and professional experience

• Curriculum vitae / Resume

• Official transcripts from all educational institutions

• Proof of Mississippi athletic training licensure (if licensed at time of application)

  Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.

Job Summary

This part-time adjunct faculty position requires teaching in-person undergraduate courses in the Athletic Training degree program on an as needed basis.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• Communicate with other program and school-level faculty.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Athletic Training or a related field

• Mississippi state license or eligible

• Ability to teach effectively, according to University standards, in the undergraduate and graduate Athletic Training programs

• Criminal history and background check clearance

• Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Health Professions

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching, mentoring, and/or service experience at the university level

• Professional experience in Athletic Training

• Experience with USM's Learning Management System, Canvas.

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.

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.