We are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to join our team at the University of Southern Mississippi. As a key member of our faculty, you will play a vital role in facilitating students' achievement of course objectives and preparing them to master skill sets that enable progression throughout the nursing program of study.

• Develop and teach courses assigned, adhering to class and clinical schedules.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, calendars, etc. for each course taught.
• Communicate any concerns or issues to the course, clinical, and/or program coordinator, including the school director.
• Follow policies and procedures of the clinical site, the University, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Nursing Practice.
• Submit course-specific documentation as scheduled.
• Communicate course, clinical, and/or program requirements to students.
• Maintain office hours to assure availability to students for support, including advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
• Collaborate with the course coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate each assigned course to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Attend scheduled meetings as related to course, clinical, program, school, college, and/or university.
• Participate in service opportunities on and off campus that impact the university, professional, and/or local communities.
• Participate in the shared governance of the university, college, and school through assorted opportunities for engagement on campus.

• Expected to be a competent practitioner of nursing.
• Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing Degree.
• An unencumbered Mississippi RN (Registered Nurses) license.
• Meet all clinical requirements of affiliated agencies.
• Criminal background check clearance.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or closely related area.