University of Mississippi Medical Center

Assistant Professor - Pediatric Hematology - Department of Pediatrics

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with completion of a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology
  • Board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Clinical experience within a pediatric setting
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Commitment to health equity and community outreach

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients with hematologic disorders
  • Conduct clinical research in Pediatric Hematology
  • Teach and mentor medical students and residents
  • Participate in departmental and institutional service activities
  • Contribute to community health initiatives targeting pediatric populations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary within an academic health environment
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth
  • Engagement in impactful health sciences research
  • Supportive and collaborative work atmosphere
  • Access to a diverse population contributing to health disparity research
Full Job Description
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Job Category:
Faculty

Organization:
SOM-Pediatrics-Chair

Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:
Assistant Professor - Pediatric Hematology - Department of Pediatrics

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

N/A

Time Type:
Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes

Pay Class:
Salary

FTE %:
100

Work Shift:
Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:
No

Job Posting Date:
06/30/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

About University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is a public medical school and hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. It is the only academic health science center in the state and is home to six health science schools, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy. The medical center is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research, the Center for Telehealth, and the Women's Health Research Center. The medical center is committed to providing high-quality patient care, education, and research, and is recognized as a leader in health care in the region.
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