Instructional Assistant Professor

University of Mississippi • University, MS

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian to begin January 2027. The successful candidate will teach 9-12 hours per semester, mainly at the elementary and intermediate level in regular and intensive formats (6 credits each), but also upper-level culture courses. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Italian or a related field, have native or near-native proficiency in Italian, and demonstrate solid teaching experience. At the same time, this person will also engage in student recruitment to and promotion of the Italian program. While the position is non-tenure-track, it is renewable annually with the possibility of promotions. Faculty members in this category are hired primarily to perform a limited range of duties. Non-Tenure Track Faculty members are usually assigned teaching or service roles. Non-Tenure Track Faculty members may contribute to the University beyond this narrow definition, but their promotion guidelines and annual reviews should emphasize the principal duties. Certain faculty with professorial titles in these categories can be permanent employees and can expect to be offered annual contracts, unless termination notices are provided in a timely manner as outlined in the Termination of Non-Tenured Faculty Policy. Visiting Faculty, Faculty Fellows, Adjunct Faculty, or Artists/Writers-in-Residence are generally considered temporary employees. For these latter appointments, the employment period must be specified in the employment notification and renewal of their appointments is at the discretion of the University.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Italian or a related field
• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian
• Solid teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teach 9-12 hours per semester, mainly at the elementary and intermediate level in regular and intensive formats (6 credits each), but also upper-level culture courses.
• Engage in student recruitment to and promotion of the Italian program.
• Teach Italian language classes at all levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree