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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Posted | August 25, 2023 |
Job Details
Adjunct Faculty for Criminal Justice
Adjunct Faculty for Criminal Justice
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty for Criminal Justice.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
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. For full consideration, submit a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and names and email addresses of three references. The letter should summarize academic preparation, professional experience, and any teaching experience.
**First 20 applicants will receive priority review. After the first 20 applications are reviewed, applications will be reviewed in batches of 20 on an as needed basis
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and competencies as determined by the program. Adjuncts may teach a variety of criminal justice courses, including but not limited to "Intro. to Criminal Investigations" or "Ethics" as needed by the program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Provide face-to-face, interactive video, or online course delivery and instruction
+ Prepare and submit syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner
+ Communicate course requirements and expectations to students
+ Assist students with course material as necessary, potentially outside of class time
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university and 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in criminal justice or closely related fields from an accredited university.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in criminal justice from an accredited college or university.
Teaching experience at the 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.
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty for Criminal Justice.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security
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. For full consideration, submit a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and names and email addresses of three references. The letter should summarize academic preparation, professional experience, and any teaching experience.
**First 20 applicants will receive priority review. After the first 20 applications are reviewed, applications will be reviewed in batches of 20 on an as needed basis
Job Summary
Adjunct faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and competencies as determined by the program. Adjuncts may teach a variety of criminal justice courses, including but not limited to "Intro. to Criminal Investigations" or "Ethics" as needed by the program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Provide face-to-face, interactive video, or online course delivery and instruction
+ Prepare and submit syllabi, grades, and other required course documentation in a timely manner
+ Communicate course requirements and expectations to students
+ Assist students with course material as necessary, potentially outside of class time
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university and 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in criminal justice or closely related fields from an accredited university.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in criminal justice from an accredited college or university.
Teaching experience at the 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.
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