Assistant Teaching Professor - Sports Medicine
University of Southern Mississippi
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Job overview
University of Southern Mississippi is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor - Sports Medicine. The University of Southern Mississippi seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Sports Medicine for a nine‑month, teaching‑track faculty appointment. The role involves teaching undergraduate and potentially graduate courses, mentoring students toward professional goals, providing service to the university, college, school, community and professional organizations, and assisting the Sports Medicine Program Coordinator with program development and needs.
Key focus areas include Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in sports medicine., Assist with program development and needs in coordination with the Sports Medicine Program Coordinator., and Mentor students toward professional career goals..
Successful candidates bring Authorized To Work In The US Full-Time, Successful Professional Experience In Sports Medicine, and Knowledge Of The Practice Of Sports Medicine. Important skills include Sports Medicine, Teaching Undergraduate Courses, Mentoring Students, Program Development, Service To University, and Service To College. Preferred (not required): Teaching Graduate Courses.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include a cover letter showing evidence of successful professional experience in and knowledge of the practice of Sports Medicine, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references (no letters required). Full consideration will be given for applications received by May 1st, 2026. After May 1st, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.
To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted. All questions should be directed to Dr. Jeffrey Parr ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
This nine-month, teaching-track faculty position requires teaching undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in the School, mentoring students, providing service to the school, college, university, and professional organizations, and assisting the program coordinator for the Sports Medicine program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in sports medicine.
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Assisting with program development and needs in coordination with the Sports Medicine Program Coordinator.
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Mentoring students toward professional career goals.
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Participating in service to the university, college, school, community, and professional organizations.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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