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The University of Mississippi

Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric-1

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: University, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

$61,022 / year median in Mississippi

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Department:

Writing & Rhetoric Job Summary:

Performs the function of teaching with renewable contracts. Not eligible for tenure.

Job Description:

Persons with the rank of instructor shall be hired for teaching duties but shall not be tenure track. The contracts will be renewable at the discretion of the University. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Job Responsibilities:

Teaching first-year courses, including Writ 101 and 102 Participating in the ongoing evaluation and revision of curricula Contributing to a professional development community within the DWR Contributing to distributed assignment, course, and program assessments Serving the department, as assigned

Education Qualifications:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Composition Interview Requirement:

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.

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.

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.