Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Biological Sciences

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor at its Hattiesburg campus. The appointment is for the Spring 2027 semester only and is scheduled to begin January 4, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate biology courses, including introductory biology and human anatomy and physiology.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States full time without visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor work visas. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• M.S. degree from an accredited college or university in Biology or a closely related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate biological knowledge in a classroom setting.
• Ability to implement activities that reinforce student learning in a classroom or teaching laboratory.
• Ability to design and implement assessments to evaluate student performance and learning outcomes.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Biology or a closely related field.
• Prior higher education teaching experience as instructor of record.
• Proficiency with the Canvas Learning Management platform.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate biology courses, including introductory biology and human anatomy and physiology.
• Collect and report assessment data.
• Participate in school, college, and university service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level