Assistant Professor - SOM-Ophthalmology

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Ophthalmology division. The role supports education, clinical service, and research within a leading academic health center dedicated to health equity and excellence in patient care.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching, scholarly activity, and clinical outreach aligned with UMMC's mission to educate tomorrow's health care professionals and improve Mississippi's health

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00034488

Job Category:

Faculty

Organization:

SOM-Ophthalmology-Chair

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - SOM-Ophthalmology

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

N/A

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

09/11/2026