Professor of AI Policy and Technology Leadership - School of Law
Mississippi College School of Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for an endowed professorship position expected to begin July 2026 (but an earlier start date may be possible if desired by the candidate). Our search will focus primarily on candidates with an interest in teaching two or more of the following subject areas: AI, Machine Learning & the Law; Cybersecurity and Data Privacy; Introduction to Intellectual Property; Trademark and Property Law; Patent Law; Civil Procedure, and Torts. We seek candidates with a distinguished academic background with some emphasis in the AI, Machine Learning, and Cybersecurity fields (having earned a J.D. and/or Ph.D.), a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication.
In addition to receiving an endowed tenured or tenure-track professorship, this hire will be named the Director of MC Law’s new Center for AI Policy and Technology Leadership (CAPTL). The position will come with a highly competitive compensation package, including a significant travel and research stipend.
We will consider candidates listed in the AALS-distributed FAR, the SEALS database, as well as those who apply directly.
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