Adjunct Faculty, Division of Marine Science, School of Ocean Science and Engineering

The University of Southern Mississippi • Stennis Space Center, MS

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for adjunct teaching opportunities in the Division of Marine Science of the School of Ocean Science and Engineering, which includes academic programs in marine science, hydrographic science, and ocean engineering. Course delivery may occur at either our Stennis Space Center location or our Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, MS depending on the course.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field for undergraduate-level courses and master's degree in a related field for graduate-level courses.
• Adjunct faculty will need to undergo a faculty qualification assessment to teach each particular course.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a multi-priority environment.
• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities and utilization of resources.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Deliver course instruction as detailed in course syllabi.
• Course assessments, grading and communications with students.
• Work with teaching assistants, when appropriate, to deliver laboratory/practical sections of courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level