What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor-School of Child and Family Sciences position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin Monday May 23, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the
position can be directed to Dr. Pat Sims (pat.sims@usm.edu).
A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing strengths
and qualifications, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) the names and contact
information of three professional references, 4) a
teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are
acceptable for review process; official transcripts are necessary for hire).
Located
within the College of Education and Human Sciences, the School offers a
Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Studies with specialization of
family relations and child development (including teacher preparation for
pre-K and K). The American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences accredits
the undergraduate program. The School also offers a COAMFTE accredited Master
of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Master of Science in Child and
Family Studies, and a Master of Education in School Counseling. Both the CFSBS
and the CFSMS are CFLE-Approved programs through the National Council on Family
Relations. The School has two auxiliary units, the NAEYC Accredited Center for
Child Development and the University Clinic for Family Therapy. Program delivery includes face-to-face, online, and hybrid
formats.
Job Summary
The School of Child and Family Sciences at The
University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a Visiting
Instructor for the
2022-2023 academic year. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track,
visiting position. The School is seeking someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the university community, and is committed to campus engagement. The School has demonstrated success in developing diverse faculty, and we are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience in working with diverse student populations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Teaching across multiple
school programs as assigned.
2. Participating in school
initiatives focused on student success including curriculum development,
advising, and assessment.
3. Maintaining competence in
teaching through engagement in professional development activities and
incorporating current technology and research on student learning into
course delivery and materials development.
4. Contributing to the mission
of the school, college, and university through service activities.
5. Perform other duties as
assigned.
