Adjunct Instructor of Business Law

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Accountancy (SoA) in the College of Business and Economic Development (CBED), University of Southern Mississippi, invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach a senior level business law course focused on topics tested on the CPA exam. Candidates may be asked to teach on the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus, in a remote delivery format, or online. Campus classes will be delivered late afternoons or evenings. Adjunct instructors are engaged to teach classes on a class-by-class, semester-by-semester basis.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
• 5 years of substantial practice experience as an attorney in an area of commercial / business law.
• Meet the qualifications required for a scholarly academic, practice academic, scholarly practitioner, or instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Knowledge of the field of advanced business law topics
• 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 all student populations

Nice To Haves

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting
• Certification as a CPA
• Prior teaching experience at a four-year university delivering online and campus classes
• Experience with learning management and online homework systems

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses covering the assigned content and topics.
• Communicate course requirements to students.
• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed.
• Be available to students enrolled in their class for support and course advising, including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Be collaborative with other CBED faculty as well as the Director of the SoA to plan, implement, and evaluate each course offering taught to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Assign and evaluate assessments required for assurance of learning.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the College of Business and Economic Development, the School of Accountancy, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree