Assistant Professor - Health Policy and Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
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Job overview
The University of Southern Mississippi seeks an Assistant Professor for a nine-month, tenure-track position in Health Policy and Administration. The role teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Master of Public Health Program, develops a programmatic research line leading to peer-reviewed publication, and participates in program, school, university, and community activities. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include:
Cover letter summarizing academic preparation and professional experience
Curriculum vitae
Official transcripts of all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework
List of three (3) academic and/or professional references (no letters required)
To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted by January 4th, 2027. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Please contact the School of Health Professions at [email protected] with any questions.
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, tenure-track position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Masters of Public Health Program with a focus in the Health Policy and Administration area. Development of a programmatic line of research leading to referred publication and participation in program, school, university and community activities are required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Teaches undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of courses in Health Policy and Administration. Teaching includes preparation of course materials such as syllabi, course content, homework assignments, and handouts; evaluation and grading of students’ class work, assignments, and papers; maintaining student attendance records, grades, and other required records; and holding regularly scheduled office hours in order to assist students.
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Provides academic advisement and faculty mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
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Pursues research and scholarly activity designed to result in peer-reviewed publication, professional presentations, collaborative relationships and external funding.
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Participates in service at a variety of levels, including program, school, college, university and community service (i.e. external organizations, agencies and other institutions).
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Performs other duties as assigned.
How this job compares
Set against the 920 open Assistant Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$95–116K/yr279 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Assistant Professor jobs in Mississippi and 920 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Assistant Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (121 postings).
- Education
- 734 of the 920 open Assistant Professor jobs (80%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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