Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition

USM Foundation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for the Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This is a semester-by-semester, temporary, part-time appointment.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses across areas such as strength and conditioning, physical education, sport coaching, nutrition and dietetics, exercise psychology, and fitness and nutrition; maintaining Canvas course shells; and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate coursework.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition.
• Maintain course shells in Canvas for each course.
• Assess student learning outcomes in assigned courses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Diversity and inclusion

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a closely related field

Job description

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.

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University 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 Psychology
• Sports Psychology
• Fitness and Nutrition

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition.
• Maintaining course shells in Canvas for each course.
• Assessing student learning outcomes in assigned courses.
• 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 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 www.usm.edu.

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The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its service, programs, and activities.

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