Adjunct Faculty Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty Psychology.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division Psychology

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade
Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please contact Dr. Alen Hajnal () or Dr. Bonnie Nicholson () with questions.

Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and prepare students to matriculate through the programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Online and/or face-to-face course delivery and instruction.
2. Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
3. Communicate course requirements and expectations to students.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology. Must pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in online platforms and emergent technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with all groups of individuals.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.
• Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate and graduate psychology program.

Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology. Licensure (master's or doctoral level) may be required for some positions. Teaching, mentoring and service experience at university level and experience with online course delivery and instruction. Professional experience in mental health and/or psychological research. Experience with Canvas technology is preferred.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.