Assistant Teaching Professor of Legal Studies

Assistant Teaching Professor of Legal Studies

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Legal Studies.

Position DetailsLocation Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States DivisionSchool of Social Sciences and Global StudiesPosition TypeFacultyEmployment StatusFull TimeGrant FundedNo Pay GradeGeneric Grade

Posting Close DateOpen until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 15 and will continue until position is filled.

Job Summary 

The School of Social Science and Global Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, Assistant Teaching Professor of Legal Studies beginning August 2025. This is a teaching-track position with opportunities for promotion. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in the study of law and a commitment to undergraduate education. Duties include a 4:4 teaching load and active student mentorship.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach four courses per semester, fall and spring.
2. Hold regular office hours.
3. Mentor and advise students in the program.
4. Assist students in job placement upon graduation.
5. Attend faculty meetings as determined by the Director of the School of Social Science and Global Studies.
6. Engage in professional development and/or scholarly activities appropriate to the mission of the School, College and University.
7. Provide service to assist the functioning of the School, College, and University.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school. Current license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the actual practice of law. At least 1 year of experience supervising paralegals while practicing law or working as a paralegal.

Preferred Qualifications 

At least 1 year of teaching experience in an American Bar Association approved paralegal studies program.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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