Adjunct Faculty: School of Humanities, English

Adjunct Faculty:
School of Humanities, English

Adjunct Faculty:
School of Humanities, English

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

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division School of Humanities

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

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).

Adjunct faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and prepare college students to matriculate through the undergraduate program.

• Online and 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Master's degree (or 18 hours of graduate course work) in English or Composition/Rhetoric from an accredited university
Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level
Background check clearance

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric

Experience with online course delivery and instruction
Experience with Canvas technology

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