Adjunct Faculty, School of Music

Adjunct Faculty, School of Music

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty, School of Music.

Position Details Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi,

United States Division School of Music Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music seeks qualified musicians in all fields, specialties and instruments for hire on a per service basis. The School of Music is a comprehensive music program that provides high quality experiences for students and community members through a variety of musical activities. These activities are essential to the development of our students. Occasionally, the School of Music must supplement these musical activities with highly qualified musicians, directors, conductors, technicians, creative staff and lecturers from a variety of specialty areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Perform with a high level of professionalism

* Wear appropriate concert dress, as indicated by the conductor

* Provide a professional quality instrument in good repair as needed and appropriate

* Follow all performance directions of the conductor as appropriate

* Be present at least 10 minutes before all scheduled services

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional level performance, conducting or technical theatre skill level, as determined by the Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* As appropriate to discipline and course(s) assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional level performance, conducting or technical theatre skill level, as determined by the Director.

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.

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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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.