Adjunct Instructor - Kinesiotherapy

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor - Kinesiotherapy.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
United States

Division School of Health Professions

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

This part-time adjunct faculty position requires teaching in-person and/or online undergraduate courses in the Kinesiotherapy degree program on an as needed basis.

• Face-to-face and/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.
• Communicate with other program and school-level faculty.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Kinesiotherapy or a related field (ex: Doctorate in Physical Therapy). Ability to teach effectively,according to University standards, in the undergraduate Recreational Therapy program.

Criminal history and background check clearance.

Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Health Professions.

• Specialized knowledge inthe field of Kinesiotherapy as demonstrated by graduate level courseworkor professional experience is required.
• Candidates should have the ability to deliver accurate, concise and quality communication (verbal and written) in a timely manner.
• Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Candidates should have the ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).

• Teaching, mentoring, and/orservice experience at the university level
• Professional experience in Kinesiotherapy
• Experience with USM'sLearning Management System, Canvas.

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. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe 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 programssuchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness 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.

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