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

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking to establish a pool of qualified applicants for current and future part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments within the School of Construction and Design. These positions can be online or face-to-face on the Hattiesburg, MS campus. Successful candidates may teach up to six semester credit hours (2 courses per semester) in undergraduate courses related to Construction Management, Architectural Engineering Technology, or Interior Design. The program coordinators will access this applicant pool when a hiring need arises.

Requirements

• For CM: Master’s degree in a construction-related discipline and a minimum of 5 years relevant construction/design industry experience.
• For AET and ID: 5 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 ID: Ability 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 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.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous college level teaching experience.
• Significant construction industry experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses.
• Prepare course syllabus, lectures, assignments, and other course components.
• Manage the course using Canvas.
• Utilize effective teaching methods to ensure all course outcomes are met.
• Provide timely evaluation of student work with constructive feedback and assign grades.
• Be available to students for Q&A.
• Submit course assessments to the Program Coordinator for accreditation purposes.

What This Job Offers

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