Professor and Head of the Department of Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures

Position Function:

Professor and Head of the Department of Classical & Modern
Languages and Literatures, Mississippi State University. The
Department seeks an accomplished scholar to lead a dynamic program,
with an energetic and productive research and teaching faculty
experienced in training high-achieving undergraduate and graduate
students.

Salary Grade : UC

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

Department Profile:

The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures in
comprised of 13 tenured and tenure-track faculty, as well as
cohorts of teaching professors, instructors, and lecturers. The
Department offers a BA in Foreign Languages with concentrations in
Asian Studies (Chinese and Japanese), Classics (Ancient Greek and
Latin), French, German, and Spanish; an International Business
Program (a BA in Foreign Languages and a BBA from the College of
Business) and, offers an MA in Foreign Languages, with areas of
study in French, German, and Spanish. Other languages offered are
Italian and Russian; and, the Department has several study abroad
program options for students. Faculty have affiliations with the
Shackouls Honors College, the Institute for Humanities, and Gender
Studies. For additional information, please visit
www.cmll.msstate.edu.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

July 1, 2027

Tenure Track Status:

Tenured

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advance the Department’s mission, which promotes the social,

intellectual, and economic advancement of MSU students through
teaching world languages, their associated literatures, and
cultural contexts.

• Articulate a unifying vision for scholarship, teaching, and

professional service. In providing such leadership, the Head will
guide curricular revision and programmatic assessment; guide
faculty through the tenure and promotion process

• Oversee all personnel matters
• Manage the budget
• Serve as a liaison between faculty and administration
• Sustain and enhance collaborative programs with other campus

units

• Teaching within field of expertise (course load negotiable)

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a terminal degree in Classics, Modern
Languages and Literatures, Comparative Literature, Comparative
Languages, Linguistics, or an appropriate and related humanities
field; and, a distinguished publication record appropriate for
appointment at the rank of professor with tenure. Documented
experience in departmental or college leadership positions is
required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with leadership in a multi-disciplinary or

interdisciplinary department.

• Experience in managing, promoting, and/or creating study abroad

programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and written skills

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

-Typical office working environment

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and
submit a letter of interest describing administrative experience
and philosophy, CV, and names of three references with contact
information to MSU Human Resources: www.msujobs.msstate.edu.

Nominations and questions should be directed to Dr. Lara Dodds,
chair of the search committee (LDodds@english.msstate.edu). For
fullest consideration, please submit your application by November
30, 2026. Review of applications will begin on this date and
continue until the position is filled.

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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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