Visiting Instructor The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Instructor.
Position Details Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Music
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date April 17, 2026
Special Instructions to ApplicantsIn the application platform Cornerstone, please submit as separate PDFs:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references
Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
Review of applications will begin April 3, 2026. Only completed applications will be considered.
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 SummaryThe School of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks to hire a faculty member in the area of Music Education at the rank of Visiting Instructor. This is a one-year position with the potential for extension, though the School anticipates initiating a tenure-track search during the 2026-2027 academic year.
The anticipated hire date for this search is August 1, 2026.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Teach undergraduate elementary and secondary general music courses.
- Teach undergraduate courses in instrumental music education.
- Teach other undergraduate or graduate courses in the music education curriculum and/or supervise student teachers in order to meet a 4x4 teaching load.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsMaster of Music or Music Education degree.
Evidence of success in elementary and secondary general music instruction.
Evidence of success as instructor of music teacher preparation courses.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Familiarity with general music programs at the elementary school level.
- Ability to learn various software programs, including online teacher management systems.
- May require travel to observe student field placements.
Preferred QualificationsTerminal degree in the area of specialization.
A minimum of five years of elementary music teaching experience.
Brass or woodwind background/teaching experience.
Training or certification in elementary/general music pedagogies (e.g., Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, Modern Band, world drumming, or similar approaches).
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit
www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
