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Position	Department	Location
Office Associate	012100 - School of Human Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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.
Assistant Teaching Professor	034900 - Geosciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The position is for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching professor on a nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will teach up to four course sections per semester, with a maximum of eight course sections over the nine-month period. The primary responsibility entails teaching meteorology courses to online students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program, as well as the Master of Science Applied Meteorology Program. The appointment is also likely to include some face-to-face teaching for our Starkville Main Campus. The primary teaching needs include courses in operational weather forecasting, satellite & radar meteorology, and severe weather, as well as other coursework aligned with the candidate’s specialization. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may be available depending on enrollment.
Assistant Professor	031100 - Biological Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applicants for 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We anticipate hires in two broad research areas, Microbiology and Evo-devo.
Assistant 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.
Assistant Professor	030200 - Anthropology/Middle Eastern Culture	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Conduct research in area of specialty. Publish scholarly articles, monographs, and books in area of specialty. Participate in professional meetings by giving papers, presiding at sessions, and serving as discussant. Promote the development of the archaeological profession locally and nationally by reviewing books and articles for professional journals, serving on professional society committees and boards, and serving as consultant for local and national groups and agencies as the need or occasion arises. Teach undergraduate survey courses. Teach site survey (site discovery, delineation, evaluation) field school for undergraduates and graduate students with leveling needs. Teach excavation field school as necessary. Teach advanced undergraduate students in upper-level topical or area courses. Teach graduate courses in area of specialty, including seminars, special topics, and directed readings. Serve on graduate committees for M.A. students. Direct graduate M.A. theses. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. For tenure-track but non-tenured persons, expectations in this category are limited. Seek external funding via grants or contracts.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor	060700 - Electrical and Computer Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct research, teaching, and service programs.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor	020500 - Building Construction Science	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Teach students in studio and core specialization courses in the Department of Building Construction Science. The BCS program is unique in its studio-based learning model in which students collaboratively work with their instructors, peers, and other relevant programs to enhance their content knowledge, technical competency, and leadership skills.
Lecturer	034300 - Classical & Modern Languages & Lit	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Vacancy for a part-time, time-limited lecturer position to teach Spanish courses for the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor	060100 - Aerospace Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering and will serve as a professional faculty member. Specific activities include teaching, service and advising students in the Aerospace Engineering program.
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 an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. We seek candidates with experience in integrating emerging approaches to sustainable and resilient design in their research, teaching, and creative practice. The candidates are expected to incorporate innovative strategies and techniques for sustainable design in studio and lecture courses as part of the design studios and technology coursework at the undergraduate level. Areas of expertise that are sought range from energy modeling, building performance simulation, innovative use of materials, structural investigations, and construction techniques, among others. Design studios are the heart of the School of Architecture. While sustainable and resilient principles are taught in a range of courses, studios are the place in which faculty and students engage in deep investigations with the aim of advancing architecture. The Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, the Jackson Community Design Center, and other research centers at Mississippi State University provide opportunities for research collaboration. The School of Architecture and the College of Architecture, Art, and Design are making significant investments in advanced visualization and simulation through the establishment of a new state-of-the art visualization and simulation lab, supporting applicants whose research agenda involves one or more of the following areas: computational approaches to energy modeling, building performance simulations, geospatial visualization, building information modeling, and digital twins. The successful candidates will also play a prominent roles in the planned graduate program.
Assistant Professor	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments and a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Assistant Professor	030200 - Anthropology/Middle Eastern Culture	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Teach undergraduate survey courses, such as Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Biological Anthropology, and Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, and other related courses. Teach advanced undergraduate students in upper-level topical or area courses, such as Human Osteology, and other related courses. Teach graduate courses in area of specialty, including seminars, special topics, and directed readings. Serve on graduate committees for M.A. students. Direct graduate M.A. theses. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. For tenure-track but nontenured persons, expectations in this category are limited. Seek external funding via grants or contracts.
Assistant or Associate Professor	051700 - Department of Kinesiology	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking to hire an Assistant/ Associate Professor in Sport Administration. A start date of January or August 2026 is possible
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor	060100 - Aerospace Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (ASE) at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions, with priority given to candidates in the areas of Astronautics, Propulsion, and Guidance Navigation and Control. Entry at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank is possible based on qualifications and experience. Outstanding candidates will be eligible for an appointment as an Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor	062900 - Computer Science and Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Computer Science and Engineering is under administrative supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Specific activities include conducting research in the professor's principal fields of interest, contributing toward the strengthening of our research environment, and teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Art	020300 - Art	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Art at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Illustration. Candidates will report to the Head of the Department of Art and teach courses in support of an emerging Illustration and Entertainment Arts program. The successful candidate, in collaboration with other faculty, will provide a strategic vision to further develop our Illustration and Entertainment Arts curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in illustration/entertainment arts and the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: character design, motion, time-based, creature design, concept art, and editorial illustration. As part of a leading public, land-grant, R1 research institution, a successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. In addition to their teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active body of creative research and pursue peer-reviewed/juried competitions, exhibitions, publications, and/or industry engagements at the national level. Service responsibilities include student advising and departmental, college, and university-wide committee appointments. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.
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.
Assistant Professor	036900 - Mathematics & Statistics	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. This role will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Assistant Professor	036900 - Mathematics & Statistics	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. This role will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Assistant Professor	038500 - Political Science and Public Adm	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The assistant professor reports to the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The assistant professor is responsible for teaching in Public Policy and Administration with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation.

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Position	Department	Location
Office Associate	012100 - School of Human Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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.
Assistant Teaching Professor	034900 - Geosciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The position is for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching professor on a nine-month appointment. The successful candidate will teach up to four course sections per semester, with a maximum of eight course sections over the nine-month period. The primary responsibility entails teaching meteorology courses to online students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program, as well as the Master of Science Applied Meteorology Program. The appointment is also likely to include some face-to-face teaching for our Starkville Main Campus. The primary teaching needs include courses in operational weather forecasting, satellite & radar meteorology, and severe weather, as well as other coursework aligned with the candidate’s specialization. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may be available depending on enrollment.
Assistant Professor	031100 - Biological Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applicants for 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We anticipate hires in two broad research areas, Microbiology and Evo-devo.
Assistant 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.
Assistant Professor	030200 - Anthropology/Middle Eastern Culture	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Conduct research in area of specialty. Publish scholarly articles, monographs, and books in area of specialty. Participate in professional meetings by giving papers, presiding at sessions, and serving as discussant. Promote the development of the archaeological profession locally and nationally by reviewing books and articles for professional journals, serving on professional society committees and boards, and serving as consultant for local and national groups and agencies as the need or occasion arises. Teach undergraduate survey courses. Teach site survey (site discovery, delineation, evaluation) field school for undergraduates and graduate students with leveling needs. Teach excavation field school as necessary. Teach advanced undergraduate students in upper-level topical or area courses. Teach graduate courses in area of specialty, including seminars, special topics, and directed readings. Serve on graduate committees for M.A. students. Direct graduate M.A. theses. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. For tenure-track but non-tenured persons, expectations in this category are limited. Seek external funding via grants or contracts.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor	060700 - Electrical and Computer Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct research, teaching, and service programs.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor	020500 - Building Construction Science	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Teach students in studio and core specialization courses in the Department of Building Construction Science. The BCS program is unique in its studio-based learning model in which students collaboratively work with their instructors, peers, and other relevant programs to enhance their content knowledge, technical competency, and leadership skills.
Lecturer	034300 - Classical & Modern Languages & Lit	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Vacancy for a part-time, time-limited lecturer position to teach Spanish courses for the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor	060100 - Aerospace Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering and will serve as a professional faculty member. Specific activities include teaching, service and advising students in the Aerospace Engineering program.
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 an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. We seek candidates with experience in integrating emerging approaches to sustainable and resilient design in their research, teaching, and creative practice. The candidates are expected to incorporate innovative strategies and techniques for sustainable design in studio and lecture courses as part of the design studios and technology coursework at the undergraduate level. Areas of expertise that are sought range from energy modeling, building performance simulation, innovative use of materials, structural investigations, and construction techniques, among others. Design studios are the heart of the School of Architecture. While sustainable and resilient principles are taught in a range of courses, studios are the place in which faculty and students engage in deep investigations with the aim of advancing architecture. The Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, the Jackson Community Design Center, and other research centers at Mississippi State University provide opportunities for research collaboration. The School of Architecture and the College of Architecture, Art, and Design are making significant investments in advanced visualization and simulation through the establishment of a new state-of-the art visualization and simulation lab, supporting applicants whose research agenda involves one or more of the following areas: computational approaches to energy modeling, building performance simulations, geospatial visualization, building information modeling, and digital twins. The successful candidates will also play a prominent roles in the planned graduate program.
Assistant Professor	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments and a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Assistant Professor	030200 - Anthropology/Middle Eastern Culture	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Teach undergraduate survey courses, such as Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Biological Anthropology, and Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, and other related courses. Teach advanced undergraduate students in upper-level topical or area courses, such as Human Osteology, and other related courses. Teach graduate courses in area of specialty, including seminars, special topics, and directed readings. Serve on graduate committees for M.A. students. Direct graduate M.A. theses. Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. For tenure-track but nontenured persons, expectations in this category are limited. Seek external funding via grants or contracts.
Assistant or Associate Professor	051700 - Department of Kinesiology	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking to hire an Assistant/ Associate Professor in Sport Administration. A start date of January or August 2026 is possible
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor	060100 - Aerospace Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (ASE) at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions, with priority given to candidates in the areas of Astronautics, Propulsion, and Guidance Navigation and Control. Entry at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank is possible based on qualifications and experience. Outstanding candidates will be eligible for an appointment as an Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor	062900 - Computer Science and Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Computer Science and Engineering is under administrative supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Specific activities include conducting research in the professor's principal fields of interest, contributing toward the strengthening of our research environment, and teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Art	020300 - Art	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Art at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Illustration. Candidates will report to the Head of the Department of Art and teach courses in support of an emerging Illustration and Entertainment Arts program. The successful candidate, in collaboration with other faculty, will provide a strategic vision to further develop our Illustration and Entertainment Arts curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in illustration/entertainment arts and the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: character design, motion, time-based, creature design, concept art, and editorial illustration. As part of a leading public, land-grant, R1 research institution, a successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. In addition to their teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active body of creative research and pursue peer-reviewed/juried competitions, exhibitions, publications, and/or industry engagements at the national level. Service responsibilities include student advising and departmental, college, and university-wide committee appointments. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.
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.
Assistant Professor	036900 - Mathematics & Statistics	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. This role will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Assistant Professor	036900 - Mathematics & Statistics	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. This role will be responsible for teaching, research, and service.
Assistant Professor	038500 - Political Science and Public Adm	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The assistant professor reports to the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The assistant professor is responsible for teaching in Public Policy and Administration with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation.

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