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Instructor I

  • 509651
  • Main Campus - Starkville, MS
  • Mississippi - Main Campus
  • 031900 - Chemistry
  • Faculty
  • Full-Time 9-Month
  • Opening on: Sep 11 2025
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Position Function:

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.

Salary Grade:  UC

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

Department Profile:

Our Bulldog Department of Chemistry family of more than 120 dedicated and diverse personnel includes 30 faculty and staff, 90 students, and other associates hailing from more than 16 nations and 20+ states. We are a vibrant and multi-cultural leading academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 1, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Teach up to four undergraduate classes each semester in the Department of Chemistry.
- Participate in departmental activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to quality teaching.
- Possess the skills needed to organize and manage assigned courses.
- Work effectively with students and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- MS or PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.
- Experience teaching general Chemistry courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience teaching Organic Chemistry courses
- Experience managing teaching assistants

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Fluent skills managing and operating a Learning Management System.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

- Work is performed in a classroom environment.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae or resume, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

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.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

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