Assistant Professor-School of Health Related Professions

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00039755 Job Category: Faculty Organization: SHR-Asst Dean for Administration Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Assistant Professor-School of Health Related Professions Job Summary: Located in Jackson, MS, UMMC is the state's only academic health science center with the mission to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. UMMC encompasses seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health-related professions, graduate studies, pharmacy, and population health, with a total enrollment of close to 3,000 students. We offer competitive salaries for academicians in a rewarding environment for career development, situated in a region with a temperate climate and a low cost of living. Education & Experience The University of Mississippi Medical Center adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, sex, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the Medical Center. Under the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the University of Mississippi at the Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities with respect to admissions or employment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The School of Health Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure track available) that focuses on a research and teaching track. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with expertise in the field of health-related professions that including, but not limited to disciplines such as biomechanics, rehabilitation, movement science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health sciences, health administration, radiological sciences, and medical laboratory sciences. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the School of Health Related Professions’ research agenda, contribute to our dynamic and interdisciplinary research and teaching environment, and prepare future professionals and leaders in healthcare, with expectations to engage in the School’s research efforts in increasing scholarly productivity and funding opportunities. Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as one of the research division coordinators for the newly, being created research center for human movement, health, and rehabilitation, that will house state of the art biomechanics and rehabilitation research facilities including a fully synced, automated and instrumented split-belt treadmill, 3D motion capture system, 180-degree virtual reality visual surround system for real-time human movement analysis Responsibilities: Conduct high-quality research in health-related fields in disciplines such as biomechanics, rehabilitation, movement science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health sciences, health administration, radiological sciences, medical laboratory sciences, and biomedical engineering. Advance the School’s scholarly activity and secure external funding to support research activities. Utilize advanced human movement analysis techniques, including 3D motion capture, electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), force platforms, and wearable technology, to study human movement in clinical, geriatric, pediatric, occupational, and athletic populations. Teach graduate courses related to human anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, rehabilitation, health sciences, health administration, and statistics. Mentor graduate students in research. Engage in service to the department, college, and professional community. Qualifications: Required: A doctoral terminal degree in a health-related field, but not limited to disciplines such as biomechanics, rehabilitation, movement science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health sciences, health informatics, health administration, radiological sciences, and medical laboratory sciences. A strong record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications and experience in applying for extramural grants. Teaching experience in human anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, rehabilitation, health sciences, health administration, statistics, or any related fields. Ability to run the newly created research center’s biomechanics lab with a state-of-the-art 3D motion capture system, instrumented split-belt treadmill with perturbation (pitch and sway capabilities), along with a 180-degree virtual reality visual surround system for real-time human movement analysis. Preferred: Postdoctoral research experience. History of securing external research funding. Experience with interdisciplinary collaborations Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes Pay Class: Salary FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Rotating Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 11/11/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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