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Visiting Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English

Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39401

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Visiting Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English. Position Details Location: Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division: English Position Type: Faculty Employment Status: Full Time Grant Funded: No Pay Grade: Generic Grade Posting Close Date: 08/31/2024 Special Instructions For full consideration, submit a cover letter, CV, the name of three references, and graduate transcripts by August 15, 2025. Job Summary The School of Humanities seeks to hire a Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of English for the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate will teach four sections of undergraduate English classes in a mix of online and face to face formats. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1. Teach four undergraduate English courses according to program needs. 2. Perform all duties related to successful teaching, including holding office hours, returning graded work on time. 3. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Candidate must have a Masters degree in English with prior teaching experience at the university level to be hired as a Visiting Instructor. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Candidate should have prior experience using Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and have a strong familiarity with teaching technologies. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience teaching creative writing classes in poetry PhD in English to be hired as a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor