Position Function:
The Forest and Wildlife Research Center/College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University is seeking to fill a 9 month, Tenure-track, fulltime, Assistant Professor Position with research, teaching and service responsibilities in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
One of three departments in the College of Forest Resources, the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts activities include undergraduate/graduate instructions, research and service programs in natural resources.
Area of Specialization:
Wood and other sustainable bioproducts properties, production, and enhancement
Anticipated Appointment Date:
January 1, 2026.
Tenure Track Status:
Yes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Incumbent will be responsibile for developing and conducting a program of teaching, research, and service in the Sustainable Bioproducts Department and College of Forest Resources. Program area emphasis will be in building systems, mass timber, logistics, industrial engineering, or an affiliated area. The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized program, collaborate within the Department, College, and University as well as with external stakeholders; teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, assist in programmatic curriculum development, recruit undergraduate and/or graduate students, provide internal and external service and outreach, and perform other departmental and or collegiate responsibilities as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher learning in forest products, forest and/or natural resources, industrial engineering, forestry, or an allied scientific discipline as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Particular consideration will be given to candidate with expertise, experience, and/or high potential in the topics outlined above along with demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and/or service in forestry, natural resources, or related programming.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Incumbent should be adept with skills and abilities in classroom teaching, individual student mentoring, and academic research.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Physical requirements will be consistent with those associated with the incumbent's research and service program. Work to be performed in person, main campus, Starkville, MS.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu by attaching the following as a PDF: cover letter, research plan, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all degrees, diplomas, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references. Applicant should redact their social security number if it appears on their academic transcript prior to submitting it online. Incomplete applications will be ineligible. Screening of applications will begin 10.1.2025 and continue until the position is filled. MS Teams/Skype/video conference Interviews may be requested. Anticipated hire date is January 1, 2026.
NOTE: Official transcripts of all degrees will be required upon employment.
Screening Date:
October 1, 2025, until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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