Job Description

Position Description
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructor of Mathematics position. This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position beginning August 2025.



The successful applicant will be expected to teach four sections of developmental or general education mathematics courses per semester in fall and spring. The successful applicant will actively support student learning, follow the program curriculum and guidelines, and submit required attendance and grade reports.

Position Details
Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Application Procedures
Review of applications will begin after a suitable applicant pool is received. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. Applicants must apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu. The application must include: (1) cover letter outlining interest and suitability for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement (no more than two pages) which includes experience and teaching interests, (4) names and contact information for at least three references, at least two of whom can comment directly on the candidate’s teaching. Inquiries concerning the position may be sent to [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s in Mathematics or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credit in Mathematics, earned no later than August 15, 2025 is required. Competitive candidates will have demonstrated teaching ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an energetic commitment to undergraduate education.



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.

About the Department of Mathematics
The Mathematics Department consists of seventeen tenured/tenure-track professors, two instructional and three visiting professors, twelve instructors, and about 30 graduate students. For more information, see https://math.olemiss.edu/.



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