Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications for up to two tenure-track professors to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. Appointments will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on experience, with emphasis on Torts or Civil Procedure.

We welcome candidates who can teach 1L and Bar-tested subjects, including Criminal Law, Family Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Business Law, and who can expand offerings in Health Law and Employment Law.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence is desirable.
• A record of published or accepted law review articles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in assigned subjects at the law school.
• Engage in scholarly research and creative activities.
• Provide service and participate in governance within the law school.

Skills

J.D. degree

Teaching

Scholarly publishing

Legal research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications and nominations for as many as two tenure-track professors to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. Appointments will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on experience. We invite and encourage scholars in all fields to apply as our teaching needs are quite broad. We are most interested in candidates who wish to teach Torts or Civil Procedure. We are also interested in candidates who wish to teach other 1L and Bar-tested subjects such as Criminal Law and Family Law, and we may also consider candidates who wish to teach Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Business and Commercial Law. Finally, we are always looking for candidates who can expand our course offerings in growing practice areas such as Health Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Insurance Law.

Department

School of Law

Job Summary

The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications and nominations for as many as two tenure-track professors to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. Appointments will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending on experience. We invite and encourage scholars in all fields to apply as our teaching needs are quite broad. We are most interested in candidates who wish to teach Torts or Civil Procedure. We are also interested in candidates who wish to teach other 1L and Bar-tested subjects such as Criminal Law and Family Law, and we may also consider candidates who wish to teach Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Business and Commercial Law. Finally, we are always looking for candidates who can expand our course offerings in growing practice areas such as Health Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Insurance Law.

Position Details

Appointment: 9-Month

Assignment Type: Tenure-Track

Job Description

Tenure Track Faculty members perform the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor. Tenure Track Faculty members are usually hired as assistant professors and enter the tenure track. For example, an assistant professor must serve a probationary period of five years and be reviewed for tenure during his or her sixth year of continuous employment at the University. Tenure Track Faculty members may be hired, particularly at the associate and full ranks, with a reduction in the tenure probationary period, as explained in the Tenure Policy. Tenure Track Faculty members at the Associate and Full ranks are full members of the Graduate Faculty, while those at the Assistant rank are Associate Members of the Graduate Faculty.

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Qualifications

Job Responsibilities

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, or equivalent international degree, and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. All applicants should have a distinguished academic background, and either demonstrated promise or a record of excellence in both scholarship and teaching. The most competitive candidates will have a record of published or accepted law review articles or equivalents and some record demonstrating potential for excellence in teaching.

Education Qualifications

JD (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience

Interview Requirement

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.

EEO Statement

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 affirmative action 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, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

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.