Job Information
University of Mississippi Instructor of English / University, MS in Oxford, Mississippi
This Position is for an Instructor of English with a public university work location in University, MS.
Position Description
The Department of English at the University of Mississippi seeks to hire two or more Instructors of English beginning Fall 2024. These are 9-month, full-time temporary positions with full benefits and the possibility of renewal.
The Department invites applications from candidates with teaching and research expertise in any area of literary studies. The position is expected to teach a 3:3 load, including general education lectures and upper-division courses, and to engage in departmental service suitable to an instructor, such as committee participation and advising support. Qualified candidates may also teach courses in creative writing and/or courses supporting interdisciplinary centers and programs, such as African American studies, gender studies, Southern studies, environmental studies, cinema studies, and society and health. Support for conference travel and research is included with the positions.
The University of Mississippi is a flagship, R1 state university and the Department of English has thriving and top-ranked undergraduate and graduate literature and creative writing programs.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Completed Ph.D. in hand by time of employment. Also required are a record or clear promise of strong teaching and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.