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Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition.
Position Details
Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
Position Type
Faculty
Employment Status
Part Time
Grant Funded
No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
June 15, 2027
Special Instructions to Applicants
Include resume, list of three professional references, copies of relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS, First-Aid etc.), and official transcripts with 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
The School of Kinesiology and Nutrition at The University of Southern Mississippi is accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor. This is a semester-by-semester, temporary appointment based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Multiple opportunities across a variety of courses are available and applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Strength and conditioning (CSCS certification)/Weight Training
• Physical Education
• Sport Coaching (experience coaching individual or multiple sports)
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Exercise Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Psychology
• Sports Psychology
• Fitness and Nutrition

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition.
2. Maintaining course shells in Canvas for each course.
3. Assessing student learning outcomes in assigned courses.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Expertise in the area for which they are applying.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field. Teaching experience in K-12 physical education. Coaching experience. Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas.
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.