Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition

Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition.

Position Details

Location

Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division

English

Position Type

Faculty

Employment Status

Full Time

Grant Funded

No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date

February 28, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, upload a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, 1-2 sample syllabi, graduate transcripts (unofficial is okay), and contact details for three recommenders. Please apply by February 20 to receive full consideration.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Brian LaPierre; Interim Director, School of Humanities; 118 College Drive, #5037; The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001; Phone: 601-266-4320; Email: [email protected].

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Composition program in the School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for two full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professors or Instructors (depending on qualifications) in English Composition. Teaching Track positions at USM are renewable with opportunities for promotion, and access to professional development travel funds. The teaching load is 4/4, with opportunities for summer teaching. These positions will always include first-year writing instruction, but faculty may also have opportunities to teach advanced undergraduate composition courses and introductory courses in literature. Candidates with an MA by the time of appointment will be considered at the rank of instructor-level faculty; candidates with a PhD will be considered at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The full-time appointment begins August 2026.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach first-year and advanced composition courses, including introductory courses to literature, in both conventional and online formats
2. Pursue professional development opportunities
3. Contribute to program development and assessment
4. Advise and mentor undergraduate students
5. Fulfill service obligations appropriate to teaching-track faculty
6. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

MA in Rhetoric & Composition or English with strong teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and appropriate teaching technologies

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Rhetoric & Composition or English by the time of appointment.

Research, professional development, or teaching experience that adds to our composition faculty’s strengths in composition, professional writing, and basic writing.

Experience teaching in both conventional and online formats.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

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