What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor, School of Child & Family Sciences position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Direct inquiries about the position to Dr. Heath Grames
(heath.grames@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 for recommendation, 4) a
teaching statement and 5) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are
acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire).
The
School of Child and Family Sciences, located within the College of Education
and Human Sciences, offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family
Studies with specialization of family sciences and child development (including
teacher preparation for pre-K-Kindergarten). 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 Sciences, 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 position for the 2025-26 academic year only.
The School of Child and Family Sciences 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching in face-to-face and online formats.
- Participating in school initiatives focused on student success including curriculum development, advising, and assessment.
- 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.
- Contributing to the mission of the school, college, and university through service activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
