Adjunct Faculty - School of Construction and Design; Online​/Face-to-face

Adjunct Faculty - School of Construction and Design (Online/Face-to-face)

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty - School of Construction and Design (Online/Face-to-face).

Position Details Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi,

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

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date December 3, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a Cover Letter (state your preference for face-to-face or online teaching as well as the program you are interested in teaching for), a current Curriculum Vitae, and a list of names and contact information for three professional references. When applying for part-time adjunct faculty, you are submitting your application to the School of Construction and Design (on-ground or online) adjunct faculty pool.

We will accept applications on a continuing basis. There may or may not be a hiring need at this time in your area of interest. The program coordinators access the applicant pool when there is a hiring need. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Carlos Sterling rling

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 School of Construction and Design at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications to establish a pool of qualified applicants for current and future part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments (online and/or face-to-face). Successful applicants may teach up to six semester credit hours (2 courses per semester) of undergraduate courses in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering Technology, or Interior Design online or face-to-face on our Hattiesburg, MS campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate courses, including:

* Preparing course syllabus, lectures, assignments, and other course components as necessary.

* Using Canvas to manage the course.

* Utilizing effective teaching methods to ensure that all course outcomes are met.

* Timely evaluation of student work with constructive feedback, and assignment of grades.

* Being available to students for Q&A.

* Submission of course assessments to the Program Coordinator for accreditation purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

For CM:
Master's degree in a construction-related discipline and a minimum of 5 years relevant construction/design industry experience.

For AET and  year Professional degree with minimum 2 year experience in architecture.

For CM:
Ability to provide high-quality in-person instruction in areas such as: project management, estimating, scheduling, project control, materials and methods, safety, and structural design.

For AET and  to provide high-quality in-person instruction in areas such as:
Architectural Design studios, Pre-Design, or Architectural Construction Documents. Working knowledge in design and documentation software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite as well as rendering software.

Previous online teaching experience if applying for online adjunct faculty.

Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

Demonstrated commitment to collegiality and evidence of effective communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

* Knowledge of construction management, architectural engineering technology, or interior design, including current industry practices and standards.

* Ability to teach undergraduate-level courses and clearly communicate technical content to all student populations.

* Skill in preparing course materials, assessing student performance, and using instructional technologies effectively.

* Ability to integrate practical, industry-based examples into instruction to support applied learning.

* Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff while maintaining academic standards and complying with university policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous college level teaching experience.

Significant construction industry experience.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

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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