Visiting Instructor, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should include a cover letter with information detailing potential for high-quality teaching, a curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references and official transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately. The anticipated start date is the fall of 2026. This position is based in Hattiesburg, MS.

All questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Smith (stephanie.mccoy@usm.edu) Interim Director, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition.

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 University of Southern Mississippi is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year, for a nine-month, full-time visiting instructor position within the School of Kinesiology & Nutrition, College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2026. This position requires teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and mentoring students. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach courses that support at least one of the school''s programs: Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Sport Coaching, Fitness and Nutrition, and/or K-12 Physical Education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

A visiting instructor appointment involves:

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate coursework;
• Maintaining regular and responsive communication with faculty, staff and students;
• Mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students;
• Engaging with program coordinators and faculty to maintain quality teaching and assessment standards;
• Performing other duties as assigned.