• Instructor, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Special Instructions to the Applicants

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time, nine-month position as an Instructor in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2026. The goal of this position is to enhance school expertise and teaching capabilities related to the delivery of clinical and practical aspects of school programming related to physiology, fitness, nutrition, health and well-being. Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy (2 page maximum). Also, candidates should provide a list of three professional references, and official transcripts. The anticipated start date is the fall of 2026. Review of applications will begin fall 2025.

     

    All questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Riley Galloway ([email protected]), Search Committee Co-Chair. To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by October 1, 2025.

     

    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

    This nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position requires teaching undergraduate courses in the school, mentoring students, and providing service to the school, college, university, and professional organizations. The school administers programs in Exercise Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sport Coaching Education, Fitness and Nutrition, and K-12 Physical Education Licensure. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach, serve, and help manage content courses and programming within the listed programming specific to Exercise Science and Fitness and Nutrition.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    A non-tenure-track appointment as an Instructor involves:

    + Teach and mentor undergraduate coursework.

    + Engage is professional development activity to maintain teaching competence.

    + Assist with the assessment and evaluation of programs.

    + Advise/mentor undergraduate students.

    + Provide service to the School, College, University, and professional organizations and perform other duties as assigned.