Job description
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Position Description
The Department of Classics invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor position to begin in Spring 2026. The teaching load for the position is 4-4, with reductions possible in conjunction with defined substantial service duties. In any case, the IAP will also participate in department events and provide routine departmental faculty service. This position is a nine-month academic year, non-tenure track appointment, with promotion possibilities.
A Ph.D. in Classics or a related field is required for this position. Strong applicants will have experience developing and teaching a range of courses in Classics (including Latin and Greek language) and will demonstrate success in teaching undergraduates. Flexible instructors with a willingness to continue developing courses to meet departmental needs and student interest are of particular interest, as are applicants with experience or training in areas that could support the administration of the Department’s programs and pursuit of its goals. Examples are student advising and mentoring, on-line course development and teaching, language pedagogy, teaching first-year writing, community engagement and outreach work.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Classics or a related field is required for this position.
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.
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Conde Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Facility: Classics (10000835)
Department: Regular Faculty – Tenure Track/Non-Tenure Track
How to apply
To apply, visit careers.olemiss.edu. In addition to completing the online application, please upload the following: 1) under “Resume” a CV which includes the names and contact information for three professional references); 2) under “Other” a.) a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position and in particular addressing examples of service work you might contribute to the department; and b.) a brief teaching statement, list of courses taught, and evidence of successful teaching (e.g., a selection or summary of teaching evaluations, testimonials from students, vel sim.).
