Department:
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Job Summary:
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Mississippi (http://socanth.olemiss.edu) invites applications for the position of Instructor of Sociology. This is a regular permanent position beginning in August 2026. We are seeking a sociologist who can help us cover face-to-face instructional needs in Introductory Sociology (Soc 101), Family (Soc 301), and other 300-400 level courses as well. The teaching load for the position is 4 courses per semester and has a starting 9-month salary of $45,000.
Candidates should have at least 2 years demonstrated teaching experience and a strong commitment to teaching. M.A. degree in Sociology or higher is required at the time of application. Interested applicants should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, examples and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching materials, copies of recent syllabi, and student course evaluation results), and a list of references with contact information for three people.
The successful candidate will need to be prepared to teach face-to-face class sections on the Oxford campus on August 24, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jeff Jackson, chair of the search committee at jacksonj@olemiss.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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 candidate 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.
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.
- Develop and offer face to face Sociology courses, 4 each semester, in particular Soc 101, Soc 301 and other 300 and 400 level courses as needed.
- Instructor of Sociology will develop and offer 4 sections of sociology each semester. Develop syllabi, teach classes, grade assignments and exams, maintain course records and participate in department.
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Job Responsibilities:
Education Qualifications:
Master's: Sociology (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience
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.
