Assistant Professor
Position Announcement
Department of Sustainable Bioproducts,
Forest and Wildlife Research Center, College of Forest Resources
Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University
Position Function:
The Forest and Wildlife Research Center/College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University is seeking to fill a 9 or 12 month, Tenure-track, fulltime, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Position with research, teaching and service responsibilities in the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include: develop and conduct a program of teaching, research, and service in the Sustainable Bioproducts Department and College of Forest Resources. Program area emphasis will be in sustainable bioproducts, forest and natural resources, or an affiliated area. The 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, provide internal and external service and outreach, and perform other departmental responsibilities as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher learning in forest products, forest and/or natural resources, or an allied scientific discipline as appropriate.
The applicant must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and will be expected to develop a national reputation in program as well as maintain a focus on adding value to state-, regional-, and national-based stakeholders.
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 at a Land Grant university.
Instructions for applying:
All applicants must apply on line at http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Attach required documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Research Plan, transcripts of all degrees, and names and contact information of three professional references. Screening of applications will begin August 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Skype/video conference Interviews may be requested. Anticipated hire date is October 1, 2022.
NOTE: Official transcripts of all degrees will be required upon employment.
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
Mississippi State University is an AA/EOE.