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Computer Specialist II 193000 - HPC2 Main Campus - Starkville, MS
As a Computer Specialist II, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing our high-performance computing infrastructure and supporting network to support complex scientific, engineering, and research applications at the Mississippi State University (MSU) High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2). Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Assistant Teacher - Head Start 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood Harrison County
This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
Postdoctoral Associate 031100 - Biological Sciences Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Wisnoski Lab (www.nathanwisnoski.com) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the ecology of microbial communities in coastal ecosystems, with a focus on community assembly and spatiotemporal dynamics. The position is supported by a grant from the Mississippi-Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence (MBRACE; https://mbrace.usm.edu/), funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The postdoc will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, but it is also possible to live near coastal sampling sites (e.g., Biloxi, Gulfport, Mobile, New Orleans) to facilitate field work. The postdoc will address research questions related to their interests, broadly centered on (1) the ecological mechanisms that regulate the assembly, structure, dynamics, and functioning of bacterial communities at the land-ocean interface; (2) terrestrial and aquatic sources of bacterial inputs to coastal communities; and/or (3) relationships between bacterial communities and organic matter quality/quantity. Competitive candidates will have interests or previous experience in microbial field sampling, sample processing in the lab, bioinformatics, and ecological analysis/inference. Applicants with interests in metacommunity ecology are especially welcome.
Project Manager 194100 - Advanced Composites Institute Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Manages a variety of activities, projects, grants, and requests for services from external clients and customers, as well as internal MSU and Advanced Composites Institute (ACI) related projects. The project manager will plan and implement projects associated with advanced manufacturing, resin infusion, and workforce training and development. This individual may be required to manage and lead a team as necessary to complete the project. The projects are manufacturing-related and will require working in a cross-functional team environment where multiple priorities and deadlines must be managed simultaneously.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor 313208 - Meridian - Physician Assistant Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
The Physician Assistant's Program at Mississippi State University's Meridian Campus invites applicants for a non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Teaching Professor with an anticipated start date of January 2025. This role will be responsible for presenting lectures, laboratory instruction, guided small group learning, simulation development and grading, developing and grading assessments, and recruiting guest lecturers.
Research Scientist II 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Onsite leadership of a distributed team developing innovative intelligent fisheries monitoring systems. Lead machine learning algorithm advancement and development for real-time systems for automated fish detection and species identification.
Contract & Grant Specialist I, II, III, or Senior 031900 - Chemistry Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Provides administrative and technical guidance and support to faculty and staff seeking outside funding for research, public service, and special sponsored institutional projects. Researches and interprets relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards. Prepares and reviews proposal budgets and oversees the processing of contracts and grants.
Research Engineer I, II, III or Senior 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Research Engineer to provide computer science support in the development of data management capabilities and visualization techniques for NOAA and its partners. An experienced computer scientist with extensive development experience and cloud-based programming is required to complete this work.
Assistant or Associate Professor 051300 - TeacherEd&Leadership (TEAL) Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership at Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank who will conduct teaching, research, and service in Educational Leadership.
Instructor I, II, or III 012100 - School of Human Sciences Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The School of Human Sciences at Mississippi State University is seeking an outstanding candidate for an Instructor in Early Childhood Development. This instructor role will have a primary responsibility of teaching undergraduate child development courses, with a particular focus on early childhood pedagogy. In addition to teaching and developing (as needed) innovative undergraduate courses, the successful candidate will also advise undergraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to collaboration and innovation in a cross-disciplinary environment.
Intermittent Worker 010300 - Ag & Bio Engineering Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The intermittent worker will assist with research activities that supports ongoing projects.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor 020100 - School of Architecture Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The School of Architecture at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank with expertise in history and theory. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025. Candidates with emphasis areas involving social and cultural frameworks, including issues that range from historic preservation to housing or health, are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will help shape and teach the history course sequence and teach in the design studio, which provides avenues to investigate historical and social issues in architectural projects. As part of a college that includes departments of art, interior design, and building construction science, there are opportunities to collaborate with design historians to serve the minors, concentrations, and graduate certificates. The planned graduate program also holds potential for involvement in historical investigations at the graduate level. At Mississippi State University, we recognize the complexities of the American South as we work to advance our state. Mississippi has a history that provides a rich setting for examining social, cultural, economic, and political studies and their effect on the development of the built environment. As the only accredited program in the state, the School of Architecture takes a leading role in regional discussions and studies of this context. New faculty are provided start-up packages to support research, which may be used for travel, undergraduate research assistants, and other needs.
Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor 313220 - Meridian Behavioral & Mental Health Meridian Campus - Meridian, MS
Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Counseling at Mississippi State University on the Meridian Campus. The Division of Education invites applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position in the Counseling Program beginning spring 2026.
Intermittent Worker 313214 - MSU-Riley Center Riley Center - Meridian, MS
This is an intermittent position with irregular hours. The primary function of individuals in this position is to assist the full-time staff of the MSU Riley Center in preparation, execution, and deconstruction of all performance/event related equipment in the facility's various spaces. The primary focus will be on, but not limited to, performances/events in the Grand Opera House space. Individuals in this position will primarily report to the Technical Director of the MSU Riley Center, but may, at times, be asked to assist other full-time staff. This position will, at times, be working with various touring crews for national touring shows and well-known artists. Therefore, a respectable level of decorum is required.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor 060300 - Chemical Engineering Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position under the supervision of the Director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. This position will serve as a professional faculty member and specific activities include teaching, research, service, and advising students in the Chemical Engineering program.
Postdoctoral Associate l 031900 - Chemistry Main Campus - Starkville, MS
UWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join Prof. Dongmao Zhang’s research group in the Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in optical spectroscopic instrumentation and play a key role in developing novel tools, conducting experiments, and advancing the group’s research goals.
Instructor I 031900 - Chemistry Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Instructor I to teach online and/or face-to-face courses in Chemistry.
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor 061700 - Mechanical Engineering Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering in the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applicants for 1 tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor. Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally recognized, externally funded research programs in areas including, but not limited to: AI-driven control systems for robotic and mechatronic applications (e.g. digital twin, large language model- LLM, and graph neural network- GNN), machine learning approaches for predictive maintenance and fault detection, AI-based adaptive control in complex mechanical systems, data-driven modeling and control of dynamical systems, AI-enhanced model predictive control for industrial applications, applied AI research for resilience manufacturing.
Associate or Full Professor & Head 313203 - Meridian Healthcare Administration Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
The Department of Healthcare Administration in the School of Health Professions at Mississippi State University invites applications for a twelve-month administrative appointment as Associate or Full Professor & Head of the Department of Healthcare Administration. As a newly established department and school, we are dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare administration, education and research. We seek a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong academic and research background in healthcare administration and with academic leadership experience to guide our department toward excellence.
Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor 313203 - Meridian Healthcare Administration Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month non-tenure track faculty position.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor 012000 - Biochemistry Nutrition Health Promo Main Campus - Starkville, MS
This 90% Extension, 10% College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) position is administratively and programmatically responsible to the Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition & Health Promotion. The major thrust of this position is on providing applied research and public outreach in health education.
Assistant or Associate Professor 012100 - School of Human Sciences Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Facilitate Extension program planning and staff development processes and teach one course each year in Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communication (AELC).

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