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Adjunct Faculty, Division of Marine Science, School of Ocean Science and Engineering

University of Southern Mississippi

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Location
Stennis Space Center, MS
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Job overview

The University of Southern Mississippi seeks adjunct faculty for teaching opportunities in the Division of Marine Science within the School of Ocean Science and Engineering. The division includes academic programs in marine science, hydrographic science, and ocean engineering. Courses may be delivered at either the Stennis Space Center location or the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, Mississippi, depending on the course.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Course InstructionCourse AssessmentGradingStudent CommunicationLaboratory Instruction

Full job description

Special Instructions to Applications

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

This position is for adjunct teaching opportunities in the Division of Marine Science of the School of Ocean Science and Engineering, which includes academic programs in marine science, hydrographic science, and ocean engineering. Course delivery may occur at either our Stennis Space Center location or our Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, MS depending on the course.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver course instruction as detailed in course syllabi

  • Course assessments, grading and communications with students

  • Work with teaching assistants, when appropriate, to deliver laboratory/practical sections of courses

  • Other duties as assigned.

How this job compares

Set against the 704 open Adjunct Faculty jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$57/hr204 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 704 open Adjunct Faculty jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Adjunct Faculty postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (226 postings).
Education
405 of the 704 open Adjunct Faculty jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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