Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition.

Location:

Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, , United States

Division:
School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Position Type:
Faculty

Employment Status:
Part Time

Grant Funded:
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
:
Include resume, list of three professional references, copies of relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS, First-Aid etc.), and official transcripts with application.

Job Summary
:
The School of Kinesiology and Nutrition at The University of Southern Mississippi is accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor. This is a semester-by-semester, temporary appointment based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Multiple opportunities across a variety of courses are available and applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Strength and conditioning (CSCS certification)/Weight Training
• SCUBA
• First-Aid/CPR
• Physical Education
• Sport Coaching Education (experience coaching individual or multiple sports)
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Exercise Psychology
• Sports Psychology

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition.
• Maintaining course shells in Canvas for each course.
• Assessing student learning outcomes in assigned courses.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with proof of certification to support specific expertise (Red Cross Instructor Certification to teach first aid courses; CSCS to teach activity courses) - OR- a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Expertise in the area for which they are applying.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications
:
Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field. Teaching experience in K-12 physical education. Coaching experience. Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, and encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.