Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have a cover letter your current curriculumvitae unofficial transcripts philosophy of nursing education and contactinformation for three (3) professional/educational references available toupload with your application.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B).

Job Summary
Faculty members facilitate students achievement ofcourse objectives and prepare students to master skill sets that enableprogression throughout the nursing program of study. Faculty members workclosely with the course clinical and program coordinators to ensure thestandards and quality of the nursing curricula are met and maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and teach courses assigned.
2. Adhere to class and clinical schedules.
3. Develop and maintain syllabi lesson plans calendars etc. for each coursetaught.
4. Communicate any concerns or issues to the course clinical and/orprogramcoordinator including school director.
5. Follow policies and procedures of the clinical site the University theCollege of Nursing and Health Professions and the School of ProfessionalNursing Practice.
6. Submit course specific documentation as schedule.
7. Communicate course clinical and/or program requirements to students.
8. Maintain office hours to assure availability to students for supportincluding advisement exam review required remediation and summativeevaluations.
9. Collaborate with the course coordinator to plan implement and evaluateeach assigned course to maintain quality and effectiveness.
10. Attend scheduled meetings as related to course clinical program schoolcollege and/or university.
11. Participate in service opportunities on and off campus that impact theuniversity professional and/or local communities.
12. Participate in the shared governance of the university college and schoolthrough assorted opportunities for engagement on campus.

Minimum Qualifications
Expected to be a competentpractitioner of nursing.
Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing Degree.
An unencumbered Mississippi RN (Registered Nurses) license.
Meet all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies.
Criminal background check clearance.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Current American Heart Association CPR training.
• Evidence of yearly tuberculin skin tests and other required immunizations asper nursing program policy and/or agency requirements.
• Evidence of ten (10) continuing education units annually.
• Be familiar with and comply with clinical agency policies and procedures.
• Complete all required clinical agency training including electronic healthrecords HIPAA medication administration and agency orientation.
• Uphold the mission and values of the USM (University of SouthernMississippi) College of Nursing and Health Professions and the School ofProfessional Nursing Practice.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910 The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university earning distinction as one ofthe nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science ocean science spectator sports safety and security and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines including cybersecurity hydrographynutrition aquaculture kinesiology and economic development among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering information technology and ocean engineering. Were developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information visit.