Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Adjunct Faculty in Medical Laboratory Science in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Adjunct Faculty in Medical Laboratory Science
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Medical Laboratory Science.
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 Part Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please include a cover letter, teaching philosophy, CV, and contact information for three references.
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students’ achievement of course objectives and prepare college students to matriculate through the undergraduate program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teach courses in Medical Laboratory Science lecture/lab as a generalist.
Develop and deliver undergraduate and corresponding graduate-level courses.
Be prepared to teach both on-campus and online course selections.
Assist students with course material as necessary, potentially outside of class time.
Prepare and submit syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a natural science or closely related field from an accredited college or university. 18 hours of graduate level coursework in medical laboratory science. ASCP certification as a medical laboratory scientist. Uphold the mission and values of USM, College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching, mentoring and service experience at a university level. Experience with Canvas 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 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.