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Adjunct Instructor of Business Law
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Business Law.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
Accountancy
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Part Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Applicants must apply at https://www.jobs.usm.edu to be considered. The following are required for your application to be complete and to be considered: 1) a cover letter that describes the candidate's qualifications for the position as detailed in this announcement; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, if applicable (e.g., a sample of recent, system-generated teaching evaluations); and 4) names and contact information for five professional references, at least three of whom can provide an evaluation of teaching or teaching potential.
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 SummaryThe School of Accountancy (SoA) in the College of Business and Economic Development (CBED), University of Southern Mississippi, invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach a senior level business law course focused on topics tested on the CPA exam.
Candidates may be asked to teach on the Hattiesburg or Gulf Park campus, in a remote delivery format, or online. Campus classes will be delivered late afternoons or evenings. Adjunct instructors are engaged to teach classes on a class-by-class, semester-by-semester basis.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Design and deliver courses covering the assigned content and topics.
2. Communicate course requirements to students.
3. Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed.
4. Be available to students enrolled in their class for support and course advising, including exams, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
5. Be collaborative with other CBED faculty as well as the Director of the SoA to plan, implement, and evaluate each course offering taught to maintain quality and effectiveness.
6. Assign and evaluate assessments required for assurance of learning.
7. Follow the policies andprocedures of the College of Business and Economic Development, the School ofAccountancy, and the University of Southern Mississippi.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
5 years of substantial practice experience as an attorney in an area of commercial / business law.
Meet the qualifications required for a scholarly academic, practice academic, scholarly practitioner, or instructional practitioner in accounting for AACSB accreditation purposes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of effective teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Knowledge of the field of advanced business law topics
• The ability to navigate and use learning management systems for teaching, such as Canvas, as well as other technological communications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in teaching strategies and techniques for all student populations

Preferred QualificationsAn undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting
Certification as a CPA
Prior teaching experience at a four-year university delivering online and campus classes
Experience with learning management and online homework systems
The School of AccountancyThe School of Accountancy is separately accredited by AACSBand offers undergraduate and master degrees with an extensive network of alumniin local, state, and federal service. We serve accounting majors on both theHattiesburg and the Gulf Park campuses. The Hattiesburg area has an estimatedpopulation of approximately 150,000 and is one of the fastest growing regionsin the State of Mississippi. The maincampus is located in the culturally diverse and economically dynamic southernpart of Mississippi about 65 miles from the Gulf Coast. Students, faculty andstaff benefit from a climate that fosters year-round outdoor activities, andthe quality of life is characterized by a reasonable cost of living coupledwith easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, LA; Mobile,AL; and Jackson, MS. You can findfurther information on the School of Accountancy at https://www.usm.edu/accountancy/.
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 www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.