Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Biological Sciences in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Biological Sciences
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Biological Sciences.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin January 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Melissa Gutierrez, Search Committee Chair, School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences (melissa.gutierrez@usm.edu, 601.266.4932).
Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track instructor or assistant teaching professor of Biological Sciences with a specialization and ability to teach introductory Anatomy and Physiology courses to a diverse group of undergraduates beginning August 2024.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teach introductory biology courses, such as Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Principles of Biological Sciences I and II. Communicate and coordinate with lab coordinator(s).
Advise undergraduate students in the School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences. Provide direction and support on additional academic matters.
Maintain communication with students through regular scheduled office hours, scheduled appointments, and/or email correspondence to assist students in their success at USM.
Distribute, collect, and report course assessment data each semester in a timely manner.
Contribute to the service mission of the University, college, and school by participating in school, college, and university service activities. Attend school, college, and university meetings.
If funding is available, participate in pedagogical training opportunities that ensure instructional success.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Instructor
Minimum qualifications for the position include an earned master’s degree in Biological Sciences or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Other qualifications include 18 hours of graduate-level courses in Biology or closely related field and relevant teaching experience.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Minimum qualifications for the position include an earned Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Other qualifications include 18 hours of graduate-level courses in Biology or closely related field and relevant teaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to effectively communicate biological knowledge in a classroom setting.
Ability to implement activities that reinforce student participation and reinforce student learning.
Ability to design and implement assessments to effectively evaluate student performance in learning outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include, but are not limited to, prior experience in teaching university-level biology courses, proficiency with the Canvas Learning Management System, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of evaluations [student, peer, and/or supervisor]), and evidence of instructional development (e.g., details of course development and/or participation in teaching-related workshops or conferences).
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 131 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.