Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor.

Position Details

Location

Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg Mississippi 39406-0001
United States

Division

School of Criminal Justice Forensic Science and Security

Position Type

Faculty

Employment Status

Full Time

Grant Funded

No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

SpecialInstructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete an online Along with the application applicants shouldinclude: (1) a cover letter detailing potential for high-qualityteachingscholarship/professional development and service activities;(2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and goals; (4) alist of three professional references along with contact information for each;and (5) unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and transcripts will be required prior to a receive priority consideration applications must bereceived by November 22. The position will remain open until filled. Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsorapplicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B). The anticipated start date for thisposition is August 2027.

Direct inquiries to:
Dr. Ragan Downey Search Committee Chair
School of Criminal Justice Forensic Science and Security
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5127 Hattiesburg MS 39406

JobSummary
The School of Criminal Justice Forensic Science and Security at TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-timenine-month non-tenure-trackAssistant Teaching Professor or Instructor ofCriminal Justice. The teaching load is four courses per semester (fall andspring). This position is based on the Hattiesburg campus and the candidatemay be asked to teach both in-person and/or online courses. The ideal candidatefor this position would be qualified to teach a wide range of criminal justicecourses.

TheSchool of Criminal Justice Forensic Science and Security (CJFSS) is aninterdisciplinary school with more than 500 students pursuing undergraduatedegrees in Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Biology andForensic Chemistry. The school offers undergraduate minors in Criminal JusticeSecurity Studies and Forensic Science as well as a fully online graduateprogram in Criminal Justice. Housed in the newly renovated Paul Holmes Criminal Justice Building CJFSS features more than30000 square feet of state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratoriesmodern classrooms a computer laboratory faculty and student lounges and afully functional mock courtroom.

PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities

1. Teachingadvising and mentoring undergraduate students.
2. Onlineand face-to-face course delivery and instruction.
3. Preparingand submitting syllabi grades and other required course documentation in atimely manner.
4. Engagingin scholarship/professional development and service activities commensuratewith school college and university expectations.
5. Attendingschool college and university meetings and recruitment events.
6. Performingother duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Instructor of Criminal Justice
Earned masters degree in Criminal Justice Criminology orSecurity Studies (or a closely related field) from an accredited university orearned Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school approved by the AmericanBar Association (ABA) and housed within an accredited university.
Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at theuniversity level in an undergraduate criminal justice degree program.
Ability to effectively engage inscholarship/professionaldevelopmentand service activities in the discipline.
Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the university level.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:Assistant Teaching Professor ofCriminal Justice
Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice Criminology or SecurityStudies (or a closely related field) from an accredited university. ABDcandidates will be considered but it is expected that the Ph.D. will be earnedby the date of appointment. A J.D. degree alone (without also having an earnedPh.D.) does not meet minimum qualifications for the Assistant TeachingProfessor position.
Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at theuniversity level in undergraduate and graduate criminal justice degreeprograms.
Ability to effectively engage inscholarship/professionaldevelopmentand service activities in the discipline.
Ability to effectively advise and mentor college students at the universitylevel.
Strong written and oral communications skills.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Specializedknowledge in the field of criminal justice criminology or security studies(or a closely related field) as demonstrated through graduate-level courseworkand/or professional experience.
• Abilityto teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at theuniversity level in an undergraduate criminal justice degree program.
• Abilityto articulate concepts and instructions effectively to students.
• Abilityto effectively engage in scholarship/professional development and serviceactivities.
• Abilityto effectively advise and mentor students.
• Strongwritten and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructor of CriminalJustice
Ability to effectively teacha wide range of criminaljustice courses.
Teaching mentoring and service experience at the undergraduate level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similarlearning management systems (LMS).
Professional experience in criminal justice security law or other relatedfield.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students staffand faculty from diverse backgrounds programs and colleges.

Preferred Qualifications: Assistant TeachingProfessor of Criminal Justice Ability to effectively teacha wide range of criminaljustice courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Teaching mentoring and service experience at theuniversity level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction using Canvas or similarlearning management systems (LMS).
Professional experience in criminal justice security lawor other related field.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegiallywith students staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds programs andcolleges.

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 13000 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 nations 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 hydrographynutrition 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. Were 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC