Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

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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Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references with your online application. We also welcome, but do not require, additional materials such as a research agenda or teaching statement. The position will be open until filled or an adequate applicant pool is reached. Questions are welcome, and should be directed to Professor Martin Edwards, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at [email protected].

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.