Instructional Assistant Professor

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Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant Professor, beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The IAP will teach a 3-3 course load as assigned by the director of the Isom Center. The bulk of these courses will be Introduction to Gender Studies. The IAP will also be an advisor for incoming students interested in exploring topics of gender and sexuality, both by teaching Introduction to Gender Studies and Introduction to Queer Studies and by developing some co-curricular events. This position is in-person and requires residence in Oxford, Mississippi (or drivable surrounding areas).

Founded in 1981, the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies offers undergraduate and graduate minors and has partnered with Departments of English, Higher Education, History, Music, and Psychology to offer a gender studies emphasis in their respective Ph.D. programs. In addition to our faculty, cross listed courses are taught by Gender Studies affiliates across the university. The Gender Studies program at the University of Mississippi emphasizes interdisciplinarity and intersectionality in the examination of ideological, cultural, and historical forces that have constructed and transformed gender and sexuality. The Isom Center is committed to creating inclusive spaces, in the classroom and the larger community.

Applicants with specialties in Black feminism, queer studies, and/or trans studies are encouraged to apply.

Job responsibilities: teach courses, hold regular office hours, support students, advice the Gender Studies Living/Learning Community.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type:  Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Gender Studies or related field with Gender Studies emphasis

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.

Application Procedures

Required documents:  CV, cover letter, and teaching philosophy

Review of applications begins January 15. Please contact Isom Center Associate Director Theresa Starkey (tstarke@go.olemiss.edu) with any questions.

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, Condé 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.

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