Instructional Assistant Professor - General Engineering

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Position Description

The School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a permanent non-tenure track faculty position at the INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin in August 2025.

 

Primary responsibilities will include instructing undergraduate engineering courses such as statics, engineering mathematics, mechanics of materials, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and circuit theory. Additional duties may include advising students and student organizations as well as participating in recruiting and orientation events.

 

This is a teaching-focused position, with a typical distribution of effort of 85% teaching and 15% service. This is a non-research position with no pathway to a tenure-track appointment. It is designed for individuals who are passionate about undergraduate education and student success, and who seek a long-term instructional role within the School of Engineering.

 

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline before beginning this position. Competitive candidates will have demonstrable teaching ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an energetic commitment to undergraduate education. The opportunity for advancement to the rank of Instructional Associate Professor and Instructional Professor is available.

 

The opportunity for advancement to the rank of Instructional Associate Professor and Instructional Professor is available. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an adequate applicant pool is established.

About the Department

The General Engineering program at The University of Mississippi serves a dual role within the School of Engineering. The program's dedicated faculty teach core engineering courses—such as thermodynamics, statics, and circuit theory—that support students across all engineering disciplines. In addition to this instructional role, the program also offers its own flexible degree path for General Engineering majors. These students work closely with faculty to design personalized degree plans with specialized emphases in areas like pre-med, aerospace, business, and more, allowing them to align their engineering education with diverse career goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline before beginning this position. Competitive candidates will have demonstrable teaching ability, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an energetic commitment to undergraduate education. The opportunity for advancement to the rank of Instructional Associate Professor and Instructional Professor is available.

 

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.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted online here and shall include a cover letter, a current CV, a teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three references.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

 

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi an