Instructor in Composition and Rhetoric

Note for Current UM Employees

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

Position Description

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi has recently received additional funding to accommodate surging enrollment. We invite applicants for multiple full-time positions. The Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric is a 9-month teaching position that carries a 4/4 teaching load, service responsibilities, and professional development opportunities. Faculty in these positions are on a promotional track toward Lecturer and Senior Lecturer. Start date will be August 21, 2025. 

The DWR is a supportive department with a growing degree program, multiple writing centers, a speaking center, an award-winning debate team, and a strong culture of faculty leadership and collaboration. We prioritize the power of the written and spoken word, civil discourse, student-centered pedagogy, and teaching to all learners. 

Job Responsibilities
-    Teaching undergraduate courses, including Writing 101 and 102;
-    Participating in the ongoing evaluation and revision of curricula;
-    Contributing to a professional development community within the DWR;
-    Coordinating pedagogy with active and growing writing centers;
-    Contributing to distributed assignment, course, and program assessments;
-    Service to the department, as assigned.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in composition, rhetoric, or a related field by the hiring date.

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

With your application, please include: 

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of Two Professional References with Knowledge of Applicant’s Teaching Record and/or Professional Experience
 

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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EEO Statement

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