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Assistant Professor

  • 510122
  • Main Campus - Starkville, MS
  • Mississippi - Main Campus
  • 041300 - Management & Information Systems
  • Faculty
  • Regular Full-Time 12-month
  • Regular Full-Time 9-month
  • Opening on: Jul 24 2026

Position Function:

A full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to teach courses in Entrepreneurship for Fall 2027 at the undergraduate and graduate level for the Management & Information Systems Department.

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Entrepreneurship

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2027

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Engage in research that leads to publications in top journals.
Fulfill service obligations to department, college and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Management, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching in Entrepreneurship.
Demonstrated ability to do research that leads to publications in top Management and / or Entrepreneurship journals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to conduct quality teaching.
Ability to conduct research that leads to publications in top journals.
Willingness and ability to provide appropriate level of department, college and university service.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with students and colleagues.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae. Two letters of recommendation should be attached to the application or e-mailed directly from the writer to search committee chair Dr. Chelsea Wagner (cls1237@msstate.edu.)

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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