Expression of interest in Private Law
Luiss University invites outstanding scholars and professors to express their interest in a full-time position as a Full Professor of Private Law.
Requirements
This call is part of the University’s strategic commitment to attract outstanding scholars from around the world, enhance its international profile, and promote cutting-edge research and education on issues of global importance. The application is open to scholars of all backgrounds and nationalities. The selection will be based solely on academic merit, potential scientific impact, and alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong motivation to engage in the dynamic and stimulating academic environment of Luiss Guido Carli and to contribute to its further development. They must have research experience in Private Law and be committed to pursuing research projects in this field. In addition to the essential traditional topics of private law, they should focus on contractual autonomy, including its most recent and innovative forms, rights in the digital society, new sources of private law, legislative and jurisprudential developments in family and inheritance law, and the private law rules governing corporate crises. They will be able to teach (in person or online) and publish in English (as well as Italian) in international journals.
Role and Responsibilities
Luiss Full Professors are expected to conduct rigorous and innovative research in their fields of interest, publish in top-tier international journals, and provide academic support or leadership in research activities. They are also expected to actively participate in the academic and intellectual life of the University and the Luiss community as a whole, as well as contribute to the development of the University’s curricula.
The teaching load is typically 120 hours per year for bachelor's or master's degree programs, unless special conditions are agreed upon at the time of appointment. Teaching assistantships are available. The appointed individual will also be responsible for supervising master's and bachelor's theses. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary.
About Luiss
Based in Rome, Luiss specializes in the social sciences and educates over 10,000 students in an international and inclusive learning environment. The University has launched a major recruitment campaign to strengthen its position in the social sciences and expand its scope to include disciplines such as the humanities, artificial intelligence, and security.
Thanks to its privileged relationship with Confindustria, Italy's leading industrial association, Luiss has forged strong connections with the business world, public institutions, and civil society.
With over 300 international cooperation agreements, Luiss offers more than 50 Double and Triple Degree Programs and is actively involved in key university networks (e.g., QTEM and ENGAGE.EU – European University).
Luiss is an institution that promotes equal opportunities and implements active inclusion policies. All expressions of interest will be evaluated without any discrimination. Luiss offers competitive financial support to meet family needs, as well as dedicated support for welcoming new international faculty. There are also tax incentives, in line with Italian law, for those relocating from abroad.
About the Department
The Department of Law promotes and coordinates theoretical and applied research and offers a PhD program in Law and Business. The main research areas include law and innovation, international and European law, criminal law, compliance and cybersecurity, fintech, corptech and regtech, law and sustainable development, and urban law.
Expression of Interest
To express your interest in this position, please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae (provide up to three references who can be contacted);
- Research statement (outlining your interests and goals);
- Copies of up to three publications or working papers, uploaded as a single PDF file.
For more information, please contact: info-call@luiss.it
To express your interest and upload your documents, please visit the following link. Expressions of interest sent via email will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC +2.
The University reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions or to fill them through direct appointment or a competitive process. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.