<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-joblayouttoken gmail-rtltextaligneligible gmail-displayDTM" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-inner gmail-fontcolorb6a533a1" style="box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1000px;margin:0px auto"><div class="gmail-row" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px auto;max-width:100%"><div class="gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-fontalign-left" style="box-sizing:border-box;min-height:1px;padding-right:15px;padding-left:15px;float:left;width:970px"><h1 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.375em;margin:20px 0px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1"><a href="https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Instructional-Assistant-Professor-of-Italian-MS-38677/1316908100/" target="_blank" style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px">https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Instructional-Assistant-Professor-of-Italian-MS-38677/1316908100/</a></h1><h1 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.375em;margin:20px 0px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1"><span lang="en-US" class="gmail-rtltextaligneligible" style="box-sizing:border-box">Instructional Assistant Professor of Italian</span></h1></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-joblayouttoken gmail-rtltextaligneligible gmail-displayDTM" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-inner gmail-fontcolorb6a533a1" style="box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1000px;margin:0px auto"><div class="gmail-row" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px auto;max-width:100%"><div class="gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-fontalign-left" style="box-sizing:border-box;min-height:1px;padding-right:15px;padding-left:15px;float:left;width:970px"><span class="gmail-joblayouttoken-label" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bold">Location:  </span><span lang="en-US" class="gmail-rtltextaligneligible" style="box-sizing:border-box"><p id="gmail-job-location" lang="en-US" class="gmail-jobLocation gmail-job-location-inline" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px;clear:both;display:inline"><span class="gmail-jobGeoLocation" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-right:2px">University, MS, US, 38677</span></p></span></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-joblayouttoken gmail-rtltextaligneligible gmail-displayDTM" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-inner gmail-fontcolorb6a533a1" style="box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1000px;margin:0px auto"><div class="gmail-row" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px auto;max-width:100%"><div class="gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-fontalign-left" style="box-sizing:border-box;min-height:1px;padding-right:15px;padding-left:15px;float:left;width:970px"><span class="gmail-joblayouttoken-label" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bold">Department:  </span><span lang="en-US" class="gmail-rtltextaligneligible" style="box-sizing:border-box">Modern Languages (10000883)</span></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-joblayouttoken gmail-rtltextaligneligible gmail-displayDTM" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-inner gmail-fontcolorb6a533a1" style="box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1000px;margin:0px auto"><div class="gmail-row" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px auto;max-width:100%"><div class="gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-fontalign-left" style="box-sizing:border-box;min-height:1px;padding-right:15px;padding-left:15px;float:left;width:970px"><span class="gmail-joblayouttoken-label" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bold">Employee Designation:  </span><span lang="en-US" class="gmail-rtltextaligneligible" style="box-sizing:border-box">Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)</span></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-joblayouttoken gmail-rtltextaligneligible gmail-displayDTM" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:"Trebuchet MS",Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div class="gmail-inner gmail-fontcolorb6a533a1" style="box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1000px;margin:0px auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div class="gmail-row" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px auto;max-width:100%"><div class="gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-fontalign-left" style="box-sizing:border-box;min-height:1px;padding-right:15px;padding-left:15px;float:left;width:970px"><span lang="en-US" class="gmail-rtltextaligneligible" style="box-sizing:border-box"><span class="gmail-jobdescription" style="box-sizing:border-box"><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:10px 0px;border:1px solid transparent"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:18px"><h2 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;margin:0px;font-size:1em"><i style="box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ities - 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.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;clear:both"> </p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;clear:both">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 and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.</p></div></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:10px 0px;border:1px solid transparent"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px"><h2 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;margin:0px;font-size:1em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">Background Check Statement</span></h2></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;clear:both">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.</p></div></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:10px 0px;border:1px solid transparent"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px"><h2 style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;margin:0px;font-size:1em"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">EEO Statement</span></h2></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;clear:both">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.</p></div></div></div></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>