Visiting Assistant, Visiting Associate, or Visiting Full Professor

The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications and nominations for visiting professors during the Spring 2024 semester to teach courses in business law. Appointments will be at the rank of visiting assistant, visiting associate, or visiting full professor depending on experience.

A candidate must have a JD or PhD or equivalent degree and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the Law School.

Located among the rolling hills of Northern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi's main campus is centered in Oxford, Miss., about 70 miles south of Memphis, Tenn. Oxford has been listed among the 20 Best Small Towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine. Oxford boasts great independent bookstores, excellent restaurants, and a vibrant arts community and is home to one of the best public school districts in the state of Mississippi.

The University of Mississippi encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of our community, including women and other gender identities, minorities, and LGBTQ+ candidates. As stated in our recently adopted strategic plan on diversity, equity, and inclusion: "The University of Mississippi School of Law is committed to creating an educational experience that affirms diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome the contributions of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are vital to the education of our students and to the role we play in shaping the legal profession." To read more about the University of Mississippi School of Law's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity plan please visit the following link: https://law.olemiss.edu/about/diversity/strategic-plan-for-diversity-inclusion-and-equity/. 

Questions? 

Contact: Professor Richard Gershon
Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee,
University of Mississippi School of Law
481 Chucky Mullins Drive
University, MS 38677
[email protected]

Minimum Qualifications 

J.D. from an accredited law school or PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent degree

Application Procedures 

To apply online go to:

careers.olemiss.edu

Please include the following when prompted during the application process:
1.    A detailed CV (including a list of publications),
2.    a list of three references,
3.    a cover letter including a statement concerning preferred courses and a statement concerning the candidate's research interests.