Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Biological Sciences

Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Mike Davis, Director of the School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences (mike.

davis@usm.edu, 601.266.4748). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor at the Hattiesburg campus to begin January 04, 2027. This hiring appointment is for the Spring 2027 semester only. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate biology courses, including introductory biology and human anatomy and physiology.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in biology. Collect and report assessment data. Participate in school, college, and university service activities. Performs other duties as assigned.