Adjunct Faculty

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty. Location Gulf Park 730 East Beach Boulevard Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560 United States Division School of Professional Nursing Practice Position Type Faculty Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date December 18, 2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Please have a cover letter, your current curriculumvitae, unofficial transcripts, philosophy of nursing education, and contactinformation for three (3) professional/educational references available toupload with your application. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job Summary Faculty members facilitate students’ achievement ofcourse objectives and prepare students to master skill sets that enableprogression throughout the nursing program of study. Faculty members workclosely with the course, clinical, and program coordinators to ensure thestandards and quality of the nursing curricula are met and maintained. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develop and teach courses assigned. Adhere to class and clinical schedules. Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, calendars, etc. for each coursetaught. Communicate any concerns or issues to the course, clinical, and/orprogramcoordinator including school director. Follow policies and procedures of the clinical site, the University, theCollege of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of ProfessionalNursing Practice. Submit course specific documentation as schedule. Communicate course, clinical, and/or program requirements to students. Maintain office hours to assure availability to students for supportincluding advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summativeevaluations. Collaborate with the course coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluateeach assigned course to maintain quality and effectiveness. Attend scheduled meetings as related to course, clinical, program, school,college, and/or university. Participate in service opportunities on and off campus that impact theuniversity, professional, and/or local communities. Participate in the shared governance of the university, college, and schoolthrough assorted opportunities for engagement on campus. Minimum Qualifications Expected to be a competentpractitioner of nursing. Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing Degree. An unencumbered Mississippi RN (Registered Nurses) license. Meet all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies. Criminal background check clearance. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Current American Heart Association CPR training. Evidence of yearly tuberculin skin tests and other required immunizations asper nursing program policy and/or agency requirements. Evidence of ten (10) continuing education units annually. Be familiar with and comply with clinical agency policies and procedures. Complete all required clinical agency training including electronic healthrecords, HIPAA, medication administration, and agency orientation. Uphold the mission and values of the USM (University of SouthernMississippi), College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School ofProfessional Nursing Practice. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy inNursing (PhD) or closely related area About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit . The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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