University of Southern Mississippi
Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400
Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education
Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education. Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive 5087 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Center for Stem Education Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Posting Close Date December 31, 2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate which campus they are willing to accept these interim assignments at in their cover letter. Job Summary Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare college students to matriculate through the program. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Face-to-face, interactive video, or online 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 Coordinate course schedule with other faculty teaching the same course Assist students with course material as necessary, potentially outside of class time Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in STEM Education or closely related field from an accredited university. 18 hours of graduate level coursework in STEM Education. Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Center for STEM Education. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Proficiency in the use of technologyfor teaching and learning; Excellent communication,interpersonal, and organizational skills; Adept at developing and deliveringengaging and effective classroom lectures and online learning modules; Proficiency in student assessmentand evaluation methods; Ability to effectively provideconstructive feedback to students and guide them in their professionaldevelopment; Ability to adapt teaching methods tomeet the learning needs of students, including those with varyinglearning styles; Ability to maintain a positive andsupportive learning environment that fosters student engagement andsuccess; Ability to work independently and aspart of a team to achieve shared goals and objectives; Commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment and continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices. Preferred Qualifications Teaching, mentoring and service experience at a university level. Experience with Canvas technology.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (601) 266-4986. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.
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Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty - Center for STEM Education. Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive 5087 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Center for Stem Education Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Posting Close Date December 31, 2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate which campus they are willing to accept these interim assignments at in their cover letter. Job Summary Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare college students to matriculate through the program. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Face-to-face, interactive video, or online 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 Coordinate course schedule with other faculty teaching the same course Assist students with course material as necessary, potentially outside of class time Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in STEM Education or closely related field from an accredited university. 18 hours of graduate level coursework in STEM Education. Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Center for STEM Education. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Proficiency in the use of technologyfor teaching and learning; Excellent communication,interpersonal, and organizational skills; Adept at developing and deliveringengaging and effective classroom lectures and online learning modules; Proficiency in student assessmentand evaluation methods; Ability to effectively provideconstructive feedback to students and guide them in their professionaldevelopment; Ability to adapt teaching methods tomeet the learning needs of students, including those with varyinglearning styles; Ability to maintain a positive andsupportive learning environment that fosters student engagement andsuccess; Ability to work independently and aspart of a team to achieve shared goals and objectives; Commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment and continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices. Preferred Qualifications Teaching, mentoring and service experience at a university level. Experience with Canvas technology.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (601) 266-4986. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.
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