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SalaryEducational Research Adjunct Faculty assist with the instructional delivery of courses taken by majors and non-majors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Educational Research adjunct faculty teach up to 6 hours [Two 3-hour courses] per semester. Typical courses focus on Foundations of Research, Introductory Statistics, Survey Research, and Program Evaluation.
1. Instruction in traditional and online formats.
2. Assessment of student learning outcomes.
3. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
A Ph.D. degree in disciplines related to Educational Psychology, Education, or other social sciences is required for teaching graduate level courses.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to apply statistical concepts and research methods
- Experience with online learning platforms
- Expertise with statistical software
Demonstrated success in university teaching is preferred.
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.
