"Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian"

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian to begin January 2026. The successful candidate will teach 9-12 hours per semester at all levels of Italian language, literature, and culture. The successful candidate must have 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.

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: Education: 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.

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: Interested candidates should complete an application here and also upload a cover letter and a CV listing the names and contact information for three references. Inquiries may be made to Dr. Daniel E. O’Sullivan, Professor of French and Chair of Modern Languages (dosulliv@olemiss.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established.