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Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor

• 510727

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 183900 - CVM Pathobiology/Population Med Dep

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Farm Animal Internal Medicine and Surgery at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Full Clinical Professor. We seek a veterinarian who is excited by the opportunity to join a growing team, help shape the future of food animal practice, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join a faculty committed to advancing clinical excellence while mentoring future veterinary professionals and strengthening relationships with livestock producers and industry partners. With substantial investments underway, including a new Farm Animal Hospital and outpatient cattle handling facility, this is an exciting time to join a program poised for continued growth and increased regional impact. Mississippi State offers the opportunity to build a rewarding academic career in an environment that supports professional development, encourages new ideas, and values contributions across teaching, clinical service, scholarship, and outreach. In addition to salary, Mississippi State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of approximately 40% of salary. Benefits for eligible employees include paid holidays, annual leave that increases with years of service, health insurance options, and generous University contributions toward retirement. Eligible employees and their dependents may also receive a 50% reduction in undergraduate tuition. With appropriate prior approval, employees in 1.0 FTE positions may be permitted to engage in consulting activities for up to two days per month. Learn more about MSU's employee benefits and programs through the University Human Resources website.

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Assistant/Associate/Professor

• 509033

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. We seek a collaborative and innovative clinician-scholar to join a growing team dedicated to excellence in patient care, veterinary education, and scientific discovery. This position is cross posted with PARF 509032 with the intent to only hire one position. With substantial investments in renovation and expansion of the Small Animal Hospital, this is an exciting time to join a program poised for continued growth and increased regional impact. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside accomplished faculty colleagues, mentor residents and students, develop an area of clinical and research expertise, and contribute to a culture that values teamwork, professional development, and continuous improvement. Supported by a robust residency program with five residents currently enrolled, expanding research opportunities, and institutional investment in academic and clinical excellence, this position offers an outstanding opportunity to build a fulfilling academic career while advancing the future of small animal specialty medicine. In addition to salary, Mississippi State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of approximately 40% of salary. Benefits for eligible employees include paid holidays, annual leave that increases with years of service, health insurance options, and generous University contributions toward retirement. Eligible employees and their dependents may also receive a 50% reduction in undergraduate tuition. With appropriate prior approval, employees in 1.0 FTE positions may be permitted to engage in consulting activities for up to two days per month. Learn more about MSU's employee benefits and programs through the University Human Resources website.

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Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor

• 509032

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Full Clinical Professor. We seek a collaborative clinician-educator excited to join a thriving veterinary teaching hospital where excellence in patient care, student training, and professional growth are central to the mission. This position is cross posted with PARF 509033 with the intent to only hire one position. Working alongside experienced faculty colleagues, residents, interns, and students, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop areas of clinical expertise, mentor future specialists, and contribute to the continued growth of a dynamic specialty service within a supportive academic environment. With substantial investments in renovation and expansion of the Small Animal Hospital, this is an exciting time to join a program poised for continued growth and increased regional impact. Supported by a robust residency program with five residents currently enrolled, this position offers an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding academic career while helping shape the future of small animal specialty medicine. In addition to salary, Mississippi State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of approximately 40% of salary. Benefits for eligible employees include paid holidays, annual leave that increases with years of service, health insurance options, and generous University contributions toward retirement. Eligible employees and their dependents may also receive a 50% reduction in undergraduate tuition. With appropriate prior approval, employees in 1.0 FTE positions may be permitted to engage in consulting activities for up to two days per month. Learn more about MSU's employee benefits and programs through the University Human Resources website.

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Assistant Teaching Professor

• 511273

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 054100 - CounselHEdEdPsyFound (CHEF)

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Education - AED

The growing Applied Behavior Analysis Program at Mississippi State University seeks applicants to join our full-time faculty members as an Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning fall 2027.

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Assistant Professor

• 511272

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 054100 - CounselHEdEdPsyFound (CHEF)

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Education - AED

The growing Applied Behavior Analysis Program at Mississippi State University seeks applicants to join our full-time faculty members for one tenure-track assistant professor position, beginning fall 2027.

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Assistant Teaching Professor

• 511204

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038600 - Psychology

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

The Department of Psychology at Mississippi State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor starting in August 2027. A doctorate in Psychology or related science discipline is required.

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Assistant Director, Washington, D.C. & Federal Careers

• 511269

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 300100 - Career Center

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

This position is under the administrative supervision of the Executive Director of the MSU Career Center. The Assistant Director for D.C. & Federal Careers provides leadership for Mississippi State University's Washington, D.C. and federal career initiatives, helping students explore, prepare for, and secure internships and career opportunities within congressional offices, federal agencies, public service organizations, and policy-focused employers. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with academic units, employers, alumni, federal agencies, congressional offices, and external organizations that expand opportunities for MSU students. The position oversees established D.C. programs, including the Demmer Scholars Program and The Washington Center partnership, while identifying and implementing strategies to increase student participation in federal internships, the Pathways Program, and other public service opportunities. This position develops and executes initiatives designed to strengthen Mississippi State University's presence in Washington, D.C., including student programs, alumni engagement efforts, employer partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities. Duties include program management, student advising, employer and alumni relations, event planning, project management, and assessment. This position serves as an active member of the MSU Career Center team and supports career events and initiatives that advance student career readiness and professional success. As the role continues to grow, duties and responsibilities may evolve based on program expansion and institutional priorities. There will be some travel to the DC area to meet with members of public service and MSU alumni.

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Laboratory Technologist

• 511328

• Rankin County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 183100 - CVM MVRDL

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The primary responsibilities of this position will be in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, with shared duties in the Sample Receiving area, including the preparation of blood samples for shipment and serving as a backup for fecal sample processing and parasitological identifications. The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory performs both routine and high-throughput PCR-based assays to support the detection, identification, and characterization of animal pathogens.

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HVAC Mechanic I or II

• 511277

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 490144 - HVAC

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

Repairing, maintaining, altering, and installing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units and combination heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

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Custodian I

• 511317

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 520192 - Student Housing - Facilities Admin

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Student Affairs - STA

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings.

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Associate Director of Programs, ASSURE

• 511324

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 193700 - ASSURE

• Professional

• Time-Limited Full-Time 12-Month

• Research - RES

The Associate Director of Programs is a full-time position located at MSU Main Campus and reports to the Executive Director of ASSURE. This position provides leadership and direct oversight for ASSURE program and project management operations across the FAA Center of Excellence and ASSURE Global research portfolios. The position is responsible for establishing consistent project-management practices, coordinating portfolio execution, monitoring schedule, budget, deliverables, risk, and sponsor requirements, and ensuring all of the ASSURE projects are executed consistently across university and industry teams. The Associate Director of Programs supervises ASSURE program-management personnel and works closely with the Associate Director of Research, other ASSURE leadership, university investigators, sponsors, and MSU administrative units. The position translates technical scope and sponsor requirements into executable project plans while maintaining clear accountability for project performance, documentation, communication, and follow-through. The position does not replace the technical authority of the Associate Director of Research, but partners with that role to ensure technically sound work is planned, managed, documented, and delivered successfully.

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Business Manager I, II, or III

• 511314

• Rankin County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 184200 - Animal and Emergency Referral Center

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

Manages and coordinates the business operations of a department/unit. Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; compiles reports; performs administrative procedures.

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Research Associate

• 511292

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194200 - Agricultural Autonomy Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

Under general supervision, employs a broad knowledge of engineering and technology principles, practices, and procedures in agricultural research to plan, coordinate, and conduct experiments. Provides oversite for the agricultural-autonomy lab at the Pace Seed Technology Building. The Research Associate, an externally funded professional, will report to the Director of the Agricultural Autonomy Institute and appropriate subordinates. This position is contingent on the availability of funding.

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Quality and Safety Manager

• 511316

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194100 - Advanced Composites Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Quality and Safety Manager is responsible for leading a comprehensive Quality Management System and site safety program for the MSU Advanced Composites Institute. This position serves as the organization's AS9100 Management Representative and is responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards, customer requirements, university policies, applicable regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Quality and Safety Manager develops, administers, and continuously improves quality assurance processes, internal audit programs, corrective and preventive action systems, document control procedures, and nonconformance management activities. The position serves as the primary coordinator for certification audits, customer audits, management reviews, and quality performance reporting. In addition, the position serves as ACI's Safety Manager and is responsible for developing and maintaining a safe working environment through implementation of safety policies, training programs, hazard assessments, incident investigations, risk mitigation activities, and regulatory compliance efforts.

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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

• 511179

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061300 - Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor reports to the Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This is a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will be an engineer and scholar with a strong commitment to teaching and conducting externally funded research. The faculty member will contribute to the University’s three primary missions of teaching, research, and service.

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Engineering Shop Manager

• 510943

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 010300 - Ag & Bio Engineering

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The individual filling this position will be responsible for coordination of labor and activities in the ABE Machine Shop, ensuring good organization and safety. The individual will work with researchers’ conceptual designs and provide practical design and construction. The individual will oversee other workspaces belonging to ABE. The individual will also be involved in teaching and overseeing students in the use of shop machines.

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Electrician I or II

• 511300

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 490142 - Electrical

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

Working in the Facilities Management Department, this position will install, maintain and repair routine electrical systems, facilities, appliances, and related equipment, including both high and low voltage systems.

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Business Coordinator

• 511308

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 185100 - CVM Office of the Dean

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

Provides administrative support in maintaining a general accounting system for a division, department, or other separately budgeted unit by performing a variety of accounting duties.

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Animal Care Assistant

• 511309

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184100 - CVM AHC Administration

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

Responsible for providing daily care, cleanliness, and upkeep for a variety of laboratory animals in a laboratory or hospital setting. Position reports to Office Manager (functional supervisor) and Technicians on duty (line managers)

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Administrative Assistant I

• 511307

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 182000 - Department of Comparative Bio Scien

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

Provide administrative support in and coordinate the administrative function of a large and complex division, department or unit.

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Sentinel Landscape Program Manager, FWRC

• 511303

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 088800 - FWRC - Director

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine-Forest Res - AFR

The Sentinel Landscape Program Manager (Sentinel Landscape Coordinator) serves as the primary point of contact for the partnership and is responsible for building trusted relationships among federal, state, local, academic, nonprofit, industry, Tribal, and private landowner partners. Working under the direction of the EMSL Leadership Team, the Coordinator will facilitate collaboration, align resources, support implementation of landscape priorities, pursue funding opportunities, and measure the partnership's performance and impact. The Coordinator will foster strong connections and clear communication across local, state, regional, and federal partners, to support military readiness and local communities’ needs where interest and priorities align. Support partner success, drive implementation of shared conservation, land-use, and community goals. The position requires a collaborative leader who is highly organized, mission-focused, and capable of navigating complex partnerships while maintaining trust with agencies, landowners, elected officials, military installations, and community stakeholders.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

• 511305

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 192900 - nSPARC

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month
• Time-Limited Full-Time 12-Month

• Research - RES

The National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center (NSPARC) at Mississippi State University is a trusted source for inspired research, advanced analytics, and software architecture and development. NSPARC conducts interdisciplinary work across workforce and economic development, education, health, human services, corrections, and related public-interest domains. NSPARC seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to design, develop, and evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for complex, multimodal datasets. The successful candidate will work with combinations of structured and unstructured data, including tabular and administrative records, longitudinal and time-series data, text, images, and other sensor or digital data, and translate research questions into reproducible analytical pipelines, validated models, scholarly products, and decision-support tools. The role is well suited to a researcher who can move fluently from data engineering and exploration analysis to model development, rigorous evaluation, interpretation, and communication. The candidate will collaborate with research faculty, scientists, software engineers, data professionals, and students, while demonstrating initiative and intellectual independence.

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Senior Project Manager

• 511302

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194100 - Advanced Composites Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Project Manager serves under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations and Execution and is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and executing strategic initiatives that support Mississippi State University's Advanced Composites Institute (ACI). This position manages multiple concurrent projects and serves as a critical link between government sponsors, industry partners, academic institutions, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and achievement of organizational objectives. The Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project timelines, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics while creating and maintaining tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to ensure all project tasks, deliverables, and action items are completed on schedule and in accordance with sponsor requirements. The position proactively identifies risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain project momentum and ensure successful outcomes. Through effective coordination and communication, the Project Manager supports ACI's mission of advancing composites manufacturing, strengthening the defense industrial base, developing workforce capabilities, accelerating technology transition, and promoting innovative manufacturing solutions that support national and economic security objectives.

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Office Associate

• 511274

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 012100 - School of Human Sciences

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties primarily related to travel arrangements and expenditures, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Assistant Professor

• 511185

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011900 - Agricultural Science & Plant Protec

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection (ASPP) at Mississippi State University seeks to fill a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor position in Weed Science based in Starkville on the main campus. The position will carry a 100% Extension, tenure-track appointment and will provide statewide leadership for science-based weed management in all major row crops grown in Mississippi, complementing existing Weed Science programs. The program will serve county Extension personnel, producers, consultants, agricultural retailers, pesticide applicators, industry, agencies, and additional stakeholders.

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Research Engineer II, III or Senior

• 511121

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

As a Research Engineer II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in the support of Mississippi manufacturers and public-sector partners by assisting companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. This position plays a key role in advancing economic development and innovation across the state through hands-on engineering support, applied research, and professional development initiatives. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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Research Engineer I, II, III or Senior

• 511122

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

As a Research Engineer I, II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in the support of Mississippi manufacturers and public-sector partners by assisting companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. This position plays a key role in advancing economic development and innovation across the state through hands-on engineering support, applied research, and professional development initiatives. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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Assistant Professor

• 511257

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038600 - Psychology

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, full-time, 9-month, tenure track, beginning August 16, 2027.

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Campus Transit Bus Driver Rehire Retiree

• 511284

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 730100 - Transportation

• Rehired Retiree

• Rehired Retiree

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

To drive a campus transit bus to transport passengers around Starkville/MSU area.

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Office Associate

• 511276

• Winston County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 019380 - MSU Extension- Winston County

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for a specified unit/department, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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