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University of Southern Mississippi Adjunct Faculty in Dance in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Adjunct Faculty in Dance
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Dance.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Performing and Visual Arts
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Part Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date May 31, 2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Courses needing adjunct instruction vary from semester to semester. Assignments are determined based on expertise of applicants. Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.
Job Summary
This position covers occasional adjunct teaching responsibilities in the dance program. This can include courses in dance history and theory, as well as in studio technique, depending on candidate's area of expertise and qualifications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction of assigned classes.
Provide interim and final grades for enrolled students.
Completing required assessment activities.
Provide data for General Education Curriculum assessment based on student achievement in the course as needed.
Be available to student through office hours (face to face or virtual).
Collaborating with faculty as necessary.
Be responsive to students and director/staff via USM email.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA or PhD in Dance or appropriate related field from an Accredited College or University, or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience in instructing dance techniques and other dance subjects as determined by the needs of the program.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience instructing dance in a higher education setting.
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.