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University of Southern Mississippi Adjunct Faculty, Library and Information Sciences in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Adjunct Faculty, Library and Information Sciences
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty, Library and Information Sciences.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Library and Information Science
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Part Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications for part-time School of Library and Information Science Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Please make sure to include a cover letter, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae/resume, contact information for three references, as well as a copy of your transcripts when applying for this position.
Job Summary
Library and Information Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by program majors for graduates and undergraduates.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The School of Library and Information Science is seeking someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The School values accountability, time management, high ethical standards, and personal integrity among employees. Library and information adjunct faculty teach up to 6 hours [two – 3-credit-hour courses] per semester. Typical courses focus on technology in libraries, information science, and traditional library services—like cataloging, collection development, reference, literature, etc.
Instruction in online synchronous formats to graduates and undergraduates.
Assessment of student learning outcomes.
Active communication with students via email and LMS email.
Use of active learning techniques.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Sciences or a related field is required for teaching graduate-level courses. A Master’s degree in Library and Information
Sciences is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to teach online
Adept in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others
Detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in university teaching online
Work experience in a library, archive, or cultural repository
Demonstrated competence in emergent technologies
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.