Adjunct Faculty

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in the School of Professional Nursing Practice in Hattiesburg, MS. This part-time faculty role focuses on teaching and coordinating with course and clinical staff to maintain program quality.

Responsibilities include developing courses, maintaining syllabi, and communicating requirements to students, while upholding university policies and clinical site procedures.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing degree is required.
• Unencumbered Mississippi RN license required.
• Criminal background check clearance required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to meet all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses assigned.
• Adhere to class and clinical schedules.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, calendars, etc.
• Communicate concerns to course/clinical/program coordinators.
• Follow policies of the clinical site, University, College, and School.
• Submit course-specific documentation as scheduled.
• Communicate course, clinical, and program requirements to students.
• Maintain office hours for student support and advisement.
• Collaborate with course coordinators to plan and evaluate courses.
• Attend scheduled meetings related to course, clinical, program and university.
• Participate in service opportunities on/off campus.

Skills

CPR training

Immunizations

Continuing education

HIPAA training

EHR experience

Clinical policy knowledge

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

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

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
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 theuniversity, college, and school through assorted opportunities for engagementon campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expected to be a competent practitioner 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 programssuchas 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.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University 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 http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.