Adjunct Faculty

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS

Part-time - Entry Level

Hattiesburg, MS

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty. Faculty members facilitate students' achievement of course objectives and prepare students to master skill sets that enable progression throughout the nursing program of study. Faculty members work closely with the course, clinical, and program coordinators to ensure the standards and quality of the nursing curricula are met and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses assigned.
• Adhere to class and clinical schedules.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, calendars, etc. for each course taught.
• Communicate any concerns or issues to the course, clinical, and/or program coordinator including school director.
• Follow policies and procedures of the clinical site, the University, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Nursing Practice.
• Submit course specific documentation as scheduled.
• Communicate course, clinical, and/or program requirements to students.
• Maintain office hours to assure availability to students for support including advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Collaborate with the course coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate each assigned course to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Attend scheduled meetings as related to course, clinical, program, school, college, and/or university.
• Participate in service opportunities on and off campus that impact the university, professional, and/or local communities.
• Participate in the shared governance of the university, college, and school through assorted opportunities for engagement on campus.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• Unencumbered Mississippi RN license.
• Competent practitioner of nursing and meet all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Evidence of yearly tuberculin skin tests, other necessary immunizations, and ten continuing education units annually.
• Familiarity with and adherence to clinical agency policies and procedures, including completion of all required training.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or closely related area.