Assistant Teaching Professor - Sports Medicine

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.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A teaching statement.
• 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 August 3rd, 2026.

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted. All questions should be directed to Dr. Jeffrey Parr, Search Committee Chair, at jeffrey.parr@usm.edu.

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.
• Assisting the program coordinator for the Sports Medicine program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in sports medicine.
• Assisting with program development and needs in coordination with the Sports Medicine Program Coordinator.
• Mentoring students toward professional career goals.
• Participating in service to the university, college, school community, and professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.