• Adjunct Instructor, School of Kinesiology…

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    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 August 31, 2025

    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.

    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

    + SCUBA

    + First-Aid/CPR

    + Physical Education

    + Sport Coaching Education (experience coaching individual or multiple sports)

    + Nutrition and Dietetics

    + Exercise Science

    + Exercise Physiology

    + Exercise Psychology

    + Sports Psychology

     

    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

    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with proof of certification to support specific expertise (Red Cross Instructor Certification to teach first aid courses; CSCS to teach activity courses) - OR- a 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, 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.

     

    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.