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University of Southern Mississippi Adjunct Faculty School of Social Work in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Adjunct Faculty School of Social Work
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty School of Social Work.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Social Work
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Part Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a copy of your current CV, transcript, and license (LMSW or LCSW).
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. Prepare and submit syllabi, grades and other required documentation in a timely manner.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to university policy and course schedules.
Attend faculty meetings as scheduled.
Communicate any concerns with program coordinator or director.
Communicate course requirements to students, be available for support, report grades in a timely manner, and other documentation as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
Current Licensure (LMSW/LCSW).
Ability to teach effectively (both online and in traditional settings) at the university level in an undergraduate and graduate Social Work program.
Uphold the mission and values of the School of Social Work.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Willingness to embrace changes in a growing department and professional school.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrates an ability to transform and extend knowledge, not just transmit it by encouraging learning through understanding.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
LMSW
Teaching, mentoring, and service experience at the university level.
Experience with online course delivery and instruction.
Experience with Canvas and ZOOM technology.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
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.