Adjunct Faculty, School of Finance
Job Description
Adjunct faculty members provide face-to-face, hybrid and online course instruction including all aspects of course administration as an instructor of record.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to class schedules as posted.
- Communicate course requirements to students.
- Teach face-to-face, hybrid and online classes as needed.
- Be available to assigned students for support and course advising including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
- Be collaborative with other CBE faculty as well as the Director to plan, implement and evaluate each course offering taught to maintain quality and effectiveness.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the CBE and the University of Southern Mississippi.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Master degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the field of instruction. Additionally, should be AACSB qualified for being an instructor of record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Candidate must have earned 18 graduate hours or have significant and documented work experience in the teaching field (e.g., MGT, ACC, FIN, or MKT, etc.).
- The ability to deliver accurate, concise, and quality communication (verbal and written) in timely manner.
- The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty in the unit.
- The ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree in a business related area; professional experience in an area of instruction; evidence of scholarly research and experience in teaching hybrid/flipped/online classes are plusses.
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.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
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 www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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