Instructional Assistant Professor of Korean

University of Mississippi

About The Position

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi [modernlanguages.olemiss.edu] seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Korean. The successful candidate will teach courses at all levels of Korean and direct graduate instructors. The ideal candidate will hold an Ph.D. in Korean or a related field by August 2026 and demonstrate effective teaching experience. While the position is non-tenure-track, it is renewable annually and exists on a promotion track to Instructional Associate Professor and Instructional Professor. Interested candidates should visit [https://careers.olemiss.edu] to complete an application by uploading a cover letter and a CV listing the names and contact information for three references. Inquiries may be made to Dr. Kaoru Ochiai, Committee Chair, Instructional Associate Professor of Japanese. (kochiai@olemiss.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. 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 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, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Job Summary: Primarily performs a limited range of duties. And are usually assigned teaching or service roles. Not eligible for tenure. Job Description: Faculty members in this category are hired primarily to perform a limited range of duties. Non-Tenure Track Faculty members are usually assigned teaching or service roles. Non-Tenure Track Faculty members may contribute to the University beyond this narrow definition, but their promotion guidelines and annual reviews should emphasize the principal duties. Certain faculty with professorial titles in these categories can be permanent employees and can expect to be offered annual contracts, unless termination notices are provided in a timely manner as outlined in the Termination of Non-Tenured Faculty Policy. Visiting Faculty, Faculty Fellows, Adjunct Faculty, or Artists/Writers-in-Residence are generally considered temporary employees. For these latter appointments, the employment period must be specified in the employment notification and renewal of their appointments is at the discretion of the University. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!