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Position	Department	Location
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 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 2026. 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 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 Teaching Professor	041500 - Marketing/Quant Analysis/Bus Law	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Teaching Professor is a full-time non-tenure track level and expectation is to teach undergraduate courses and potentially graduate courses if qualified. Participate in service activities and perform research or professional work sufficient to fulfill accreditation requirements.
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.
Assistant Teaching Professor	054100 - CounselHEdEdPsyFound (CHEF)	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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 2026.
Instructor I	061700 - Mechanical Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for one non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position, under the administrative supervision of the head of the department. An Instructor in ME is an engineer and a scholar with a strong interest in teaching, supervising undergraduate students, and providing service to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department's teaching and service responsibilities.
Instructor I	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track instructor to teach online and/or face-to face courses in Chemistry.
Associate or Full Professor, Program Director, and Head	313223 - School of Health Professions	Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
Mississippi State University seeks a founding leader to build a nationally distinctive, hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the new School of Health Professions. With a statewide mission to expand access to care- especially in rural and underserved communities- MSU is investing in an innovative program that blends high-quality online learning, short in-person lab immersions, and community-based clinical education. The DPT program has been approved by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as a hybrid program to meet the needs of learners while delivering a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum. The Department Head & Program Director will recruit the inaugural faculty, shape a modern hybrid operating model, and launch an academically rigorous, student-centered program that strengthens Mississippi’s rehabilitation workforce. We invite applications for a full-time, tenured Associate or Full Professor & Head of the Department of Physical Therapy.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor	313203 - Meridian Healthcare Administration	Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
The Mississippi State University Meridian Campus is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month, tenure track faculty position.
Assistant Professor	034900 - Geosciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Meteorology, starting August 2026. We are seeking dynamic, research-active scholars whose expertise aligns with one or more of the following high-priority areas: • Physical Meteorology • Satellite Meteorology • Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) • Atmospheric Data Analysis • Operational Weather Analysis and Forecasting (strongly preferred) Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research. The ideal applicant will have experience or clear potential to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate instruction, particularly in support of our thriving Professional Meteorology and Broadcast Meteorology programs.
Assistant Professor	080500 - FWRC-Sustainable Bioproducts	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor	061300 - Industrial and Systems Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor is under the administrative supervision of the Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This is a tenure-track position. A faculty member in Industrial and Systems Engineering is an engineer and scholar with strong interest in teaching and conducting externally funded research. He/She contributes to the three missions of the University: teaching, research, and service.
Assistant Professor	012000 - Biochemistry Nutrition Health Promo	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion (BCHNHP) at Mississippi State University (MSU) seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-track position to begin January 2026. The successful candidate will hold a 70% appointment in teaching through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a 30% appointment in research through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Nutrition; graduate programs include an MS in Nutrition, an MPH in Nutrition, a PhD in Nutrition, and a PhD in Functional Foods, Nutrition, and Health). In addition, the candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in their area of expertise through scholarship, extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will also be involved in supporting accreditation standards in compliance with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the MPH housed in BCHNHP, and assist with the MPH program’s recruitment, retention, and implementation efforts.
Intermittent Worker	014001 - NMREC - Horticultural Unit	Lee County
This position provides support with assisting in farm production operations and equipment and facilities maintenance. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

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Position	Department	Location
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 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 2026. 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 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 Teaching Professor	041500 - Marketing/Quant Analysis/Bus Law	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Teaching Professor is a full-time non-tenure track level and expectation is to teach undergraduate courses and potentially graduate courses if qualified. Participate in service activities and perform research or professional work sufficient to fulfill accreditation requirements.
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.
Assistant Teaching Professor	054100 - CounselHEdEdPsyFound (CHEF)	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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 2026.
Instructor I	061700 - Mechanical Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for one non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position, under the administrative supervision of the head of the department. An Instructor in ME is an engineer and a scholar with a strong interest in teaching, supervising undergraduate students, and providing service to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department's teaching and service responsibilities.
Instructor I	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University seeks applicants for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track instructor to teach online and/or face-to face courses in Chemistry.
Associate or Full Professor, Program Director, and Head	313223 - School of Health Professions	Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
Mississippi State University seeks a founding leader to build a nationally distinctive, hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the new School of Health Professions. With a statewide mission to expand access to care- especially in rural and underserved communities- MSU is investing in an innovative program that blends high-quality online learning, short in-person lab immersions, and community-based clinical education. The DPT program has been approved by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as a hybrid program to meet the needs of learners while delivering a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum. The Department Head & Program Director will recruit the inaugural faculty, shape a modern hybrid operating model, and launch an academically rigorous, student-centered program that strengthens Mississippi’s rehabilitation workforce. We invite applications for a full-time, tenured Associate or Full Professor & Head of the Department of Physical Therapy.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor	313203 - Meridian Healthcare Administration	Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
The Mississippi State University Meridian Campus is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for the Department of Healthcare Administration. This is a 9-month, tenure track faculty position.
Assistant Professor	034900 - Geosciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Meteorology, starting August 2026. We are seeking dynamic, research-active scholars whose expertise aligns with one or more of the following high-priority areas: • Physical Meteorology • Satellite Meteorology • Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) • Atmospheric Data Analysis • Operational Weather Analysis and Forecasting (strongly preferred) Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research. The ideal applicant will have experience or clear potential to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate instruction, particularly in support of our thriving Professional Meteorology and Broadcast Meteorology programs.
Assistant Professor	080500 - FWRC-Sustainable Bioproducts	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor	061300 - Industrial and Systems Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor is under the administrative supervision of the Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This is a tenure-track position. A faculty member in Industrial and Systems Engineering is an engineer and scholar with strong interest in teaching and conducting externally funded research. He/She contributes to the three missions of the University: teaching, research, and service.
Assistant Professor	012000 - Biochemistry Nutrition Health Promo	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion (BCHNHP) at Mississippi State University (MSU) seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-track position to begin January 2026. The successful candidate will hold a 70% appointment in teaching through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a 30% appointment in research through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Nutrition; graduate programs include an MS in Nutrition, an MPH in Nutrition, a PhD in Nutrition, and a PhD in Functional Foods, Nutrition, and Health). In addition, the candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in their area of expertise through scholarship, extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will also be involved in supporting accreditation standards in compliance with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the MPH housed in BCHNHP, and assist with the MPH program’s recruitment, retention, and implementation efforts.
Intermittent Worker	014001 - NMREC - Horticultural Unit	Lee County
This position provides support with assisting in farm production operations and equipment and facilities maintenance. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

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