Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Adjunct Instructor - Higher EducationHattiesburg, MS, United States|req5268Posted on: 4/21/2026 Back to Search Adjunct Instructor - Higher Education The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor - Higher Education. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States
Division College of Education and Human Sciences Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplications for Part-Time Higher Education (HE) Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please make sure to include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, as well as a
copy of graduate transcripts when applying for this position.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 SummaryHigher Education Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by program majors. Higher Education adjunct faculty teach
up to 6 hours [2 – 3hour courses] per semester. Typical courses focus on finance, law, and leadership.Primary Duties and Responsibilities Instruction in traditional and online formats.Assessment of student learning outcomes.Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Other duties as assigned. Minimum QualificationsA doctoral degree in Higher Education is required for teaching graduate level
courses.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExcellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals in a timely manner.Ability to work with a diverse team in diverse settings.Experience with online learning platforms.Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated success in university teaching
is preferred. 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
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