Visiting Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Law 10851
Visiting Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Law 10851
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Position Description
The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications and nominations for at least one visiting professor for theacademic on the courses being taught we are flexible regarding one semester (fall or spring) or full academicyear will be at the rank of Visiting Assistant Visiting Associate or Visiting Full Professor depending on experience.
Alternatively the University of Mississippi School of Law also invites applications and nominations for our VAP program. VAPs will generally spend four semesters (Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 in residence at the law school gaining both teaching experience and the opportunity to devote substantial time to research writing and other scholarly pursuits. VAPs are given the opportunity to present work in progress to the Law School faculty and more generally to receive feedback and mentoring from faculty members in preparation for the academic job market. Course loads and teaching schedules are devised with sensitivity to the timing of the job market process.
The primary teaching interest for any visiting professor applicant must include one or both of Wills & Estates (Trusts & Estates) and Family Law.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: NonTenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school 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 great promise or a record of excellence in both scholarship and teaching.
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.
Application Procedures
To apply please submit a cover letter curriculum vitae and contact information for three references through the University of Mississippis employment site at . The position will be open until filled or an adequate applicant pool is reached. Questions and direct applications are welcome and should be directed to Professor Martin Edwards Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee at .
About the University of MS & Oxford MS
As an outstanding public law school the University of Mississippi School of Law leads excels and inspires by preparing students for the practice of law in a changing global marketplace expanding the horizons of legal knowledge through scholarly research and serving diverse communities in the state region nation and world. Please visit for more information about the Law School.
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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.
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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
