Assistant Teaching Professor - Sports Medicine

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi

About the Role

This is a nine-month, teaching-track faculty position focused on teaching undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. Responsibilities include mentoring students, providing service to the school, college, university, and professional organizations, and assisting the program coordinator for the Sports Medicine program. The anticipated start date is August 3, 2026.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in sports medicine.
• Assist with program development and needs in coordination with the Sports Medicine Program Coordinator.
• Mentor students toward professional career goals.
• Participate in service to the university, college, school, community, and professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Sports Medicine (or a closely related field).
• Professional credential in a Sports Medicine-related field (e.g., ATC, EMT, Paramedic, CSCS, or similar).
• At least 5 years of clinical experience working with patients in a Sports Medicine (or related) field.

Skills

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong potential for teaching excellence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
• Ability to teach undergraduate Sports Medicine coursework.
• Commitment to student mentoring and student-centered teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree or ABD (PhD, DAT, EdD) in a Sports Medicine or related field.
• BOC certified (ATC) and eligible for licensure in Mississippi.
• Current EMT or Paramedic certification.
• AHA CPR/AED instructor certified.
• Experience with simulation or clinical skills instruction.
• Experience with student recruitment and program development.
• Active involvement in professional organizations related to Sports Medicine.

About the University

The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to over 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and online. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and addressing communication disorders in children. We are national leaders in disciplines such as cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. Our programs in computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering prepare graduates for emerging technologies, while we also address workforce shortages in education and nursing. The university is one of only 36 public institutions accredited in four major areas of the arts and is home to the Golden Eagles, competing in 17 NCAA Division I sports.