Dear Colleagues,
I’m pleased to share that we’re hiring two teaching-track positions in Composition at the University of Southern Mississippi. You can find the highlights below, and the full job ad at this link: https://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5140?c=usm
I’m the Director of Composition at USM and am serving on the search committee. Please reach out to Brian LaPierre, Director of the School of Humanities, with any questions: brian.lapierre.
Thanks,
Erika
Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition
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.
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.
Erika Luckert, PhD (she/her)
Director of Composition & Assistant Professor of English
School of Humanities, University of Southern Mississippi