We're Hiring!

Position Function:

The Department of English at Mississippi State University seeks an advanced assistant or associate professor with a specialization in Southern Literature to join the Department and become editor of Mississippi Quarterly, with a projected start date of August 16, 2027.

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Southern Literature

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2027

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach courses in their area of expertise in the Department of English and serve as editor of Mississippi Quarterly. The expected teaching load for this position is 1-2, which includes course releases for editorial duties. Funding for editorial duties performed during the summer is also available. We are especially interested in candidates with a well-developed research program in Southern literature, broad knowledge of the field of Southern Studies, and experience or demonstrated interest in scholarly editing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in English or a related field
• College teaching experience
• Peer-reviewed publications in journals, books, book chapters, or other relevant academic venues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in scholarly editing
• 4 or more years of college teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Subject matter expertise, teach and presentation skills, problem solving, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Standard Office Work environment. No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Instructions for Applying:

Interested candidates should submit an application online at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/ along with a cover letter and CV. For further information about this position, please contact Lara Dodds, department head and search committee chair, at ldodds@english.msstate.edu. Application review will begin on December 7, 2026. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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