This Position is for a Visiting Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Law with a public university work location in University, MS.
Position Description
The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications and nominations for visiting professors during the 2025-2026 academic year. Depending on the courses being taught, the University is flexible regarding one semester (fall or spring) or full academic-year visitorships. Appointments 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 the VAP program. VAPs 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.
Looking for candidates to teach several courses including Intellectual Property/Trademarks, Wills and Estates, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Business Associations, Secured Transactions, Corporate Finance, Civil Procedure, Contracts, Labor Law, Employment Law, and Health Care Law.
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 law.olemiss.edu for more information about the Law School.
Position Details
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure 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. Looking 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. The University of Mississippi School of Law is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
Application Procedures
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references and apply at careers.olemiss.edu. VAP candidates should also include a research statement. The position will be open until filled or an adequate applicant pool is reached. Questions about our visiting faculty positions should be directed to Professor Farish Percy at percy@olemiss.edu., Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee.
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.
