Other Attorney in University, MS

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University, MS

Other Attorney in University, MS

Attorney

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Job Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice for Legal Writing

Job Responsibilities:
- Teach legal writing courses to law students, focusing on foundational writing skills, legal analysis, and persuasive advocacy.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students on their written work, fostering their professional development and growth.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate legal writing instruction across the law school curriculum and support interdisciplinary initiatives.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A candidate must have a .
- A commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students.
- 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.

Salary Information:
- Not explicitly mentioned in the text.

Additional Information:
- The position is a 9-month appointment and may lead to successive long-term contracts of five years.
- The position is non-tenure track.
- Applications are to be submitted through the University of Mississippi's employment site.
- The position will remain open until filled or an adequate applicant pool is reached.

Background Check Statement:
- The University of Mississippi conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. These 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 on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

About the University of Mississippi & Oxford, MS:
- Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi's flagship university.
- It is part of the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification.
- The university is consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.”
- Oxford, MS is ranked among the “Top 10 Best College Towns” and is known as the “Cultural Mecca of the South.”
- Oxford offers a rich history, small-town charm, and a creative community with a thriving local music scene, literary and arts destinations, and exceptional culinary experiences.