Visiting Instructor, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year, for a nine-month, full-time visiting instructor position within the School of Kinesiology & Nutrition, College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2026. This position requires teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and mentoring students. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach courses that support at least one of the school's programs: Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Sport Coaching, Fitness and Nutrition, and/or K-12 Physical Education.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field that would support teaching in one of the School’s programs (Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Sport Coaching, Fitness and Nutrition, or K-12 Physical Education Licensure).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Field experience in one of the school’s program areas.
• Skill sets associated with use and application of common Kinesiology and Nutrition field equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in a field that would support graduate teaching in one of the School’s programs (Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, K-12 Physical Education Licensure, Sport Coaching, Fitness and Nutrition).
• Experience in teaching courses at the College level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate coursework
• Maintaining regular and responsive communication with faculty, staff and students
• Mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Engaging with program coordinators and faculty to maintain quality teaching and assessment standards
• Performing other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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