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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

• 510002

• Meridian Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Center - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313208 - Meridian - Physician Assistant

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

Advertising summary: The Physician Assistant's Program at Mississippi State University's Meridian Campus invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. This role will be responsible for presenting lectures, laboratory instruction, guided small group learning, simulation development and grading assessments, and recruiting guest lecturers.

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Postdoctoral Associate

• 510010

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 031100 - Biological Sciences

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

The Brown Lab at Mississippi State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the PhyloFisher v2: Advancing Accuracy and Reproducibility in Deep Phylogenomics project funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The position focuses on evolutionary genomics, high-performance computing, and software/database development for large-scale phylogenomic workflows. Applicants should have experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis, strong written/oral communication skills, and preferably expertise in phylogenomics and Python and R programming. Essential duties include those listed below. Perform large-scale analyses including phylogenomics, comparative genomics, and differential gene expression; curate orthologs and contribute to expanding PhyloFisher v2 (~400 eukaryotic and prokaryotic markers). Develop, optimize, and maintain PhyloFisher software/database components; implement efficient pipelines on HPC systems; carry out specialized computational tasks beyond the scope of departmental staff. Integrate genomic datasets to inform species concepts for targeted microbial eukaryote groups. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; collaborate with an international team of investigators; contribute to manuscripts, documentation, and public releases of tools and datasets.

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Intermittent Worker

• 509871

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 080300 - FWRC-Wildlife,Fisheries&Aquaculture

• Intermittent Worker
• Support Staff

• Intermittent
• Time-Limited Full-Time 12-Month

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

The MSU Deer Lab at Mississippi State University is seeking an intermittent technician to collect environmental samples from scrapes, food plots, and feeders to assess the occurrence of chronic wasting disease in Mississippi and Tennessee. The selected candidate will be responsible for logistics associated with sample collection and processing. This position will start in November, 2025 and last through March 2026.

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Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor

• 509850

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 060100 - Aerospace Engineering

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

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.

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Office Associate

• 509945

• Hinds County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Postdoctoral Associate

• 509842

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 036900 - Mathematics & Statistics

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Statistics, beginning as early as Spring 2026 with the option to postpone the start date to August 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of MSU Statistics faculty. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the webpage of tenured and tenure-track faculty to identify potential matches with their research interests. Strong applicants from all areas of Statistics are encouraged to apply; however, the greatest interest is for applicants with interest in one or more of the following topics: Computationally intensive methods in Statistics such as Count Time Series, Curve estimation, Environmental Statistics, Forensic Statistics, Stochastic Modelling, Survival Analysis, Functional Data Analysis, and Nonparametric Inference.

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Lead Staff Psychologist

• 509816

• Meridian Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313223 - School of Health Professions

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

The Lead Staff Psychologist is located in the MSU-Meridian Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic and reports to the Associate Dean of the College of Education and Head of the Division of Education. The Lead Staff Psychologist is primarily responsible for providing high-quality clinical services-including assessment, diagnosis, and individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in the community. In addition to direct service, the Lead Staff Psychologist provides supervision for graduate students, interns, and other psychologists as part of the Clinic's role as a training site. The position also contributes to program development, quality assurance, and the integration of telehealth services to expand access to care.

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• 509798

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 020500 - Building Construction Science

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-Arch, Art and Design - AAC

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.

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Custodian I

• 509781

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Custodian is responsible to assigned locations regarding custodial services operations, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc. This is a “safety-sensitive” position.

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Extension Program Associate

• 509752

• Monroe County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Encourage and support early care and education providers, families, and children across the state and provide referrals and resources to families.

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Office Associate

• 509685

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Center Operations Coordinator

• 509753

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position serves as a Center Operation Coordinator for the Head Start program. The Center Operation Coordinator serves as the operational lead for the center, ensuring compliance with all program policies/procedures and Head Start, licensing or other regulations.

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Office Associate

• 509659

• Various locations in Mississippi

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Perform a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for the MS Child Care Resource and Referral, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Teacher - Head Start

• 509756

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year- old children. Position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

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Floater Assistant Teacher - Head Start

• 509754

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position serves as a Floater for a Head Start center. The Floater will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom of children. The Floater also works with a team of other classroom staff and family members to implement curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

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Office Associate

• 509755

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Office Associate position follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file; could involve simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, computer programs.

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Dairy Milker

• 509747

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 016600 - Foundation Herds

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

Perform milking duties for a large dairy herd, maintain milk records, and assume responsibility for good husbandry practices as related to health, sanitation, and general care of dairy animals.

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Cook

• 509743

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Cook is responsible for the implementation of food services in a Head Start/Early Head Start program serving children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.  Responsibilities include preparing attractive, USDA-approved and CACFP-approved meals; keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary according to Health Department ordinances, maintaining adequate food stocks (ordering milk and food), kitchen supplies, attending trainings and food service records, including production books, menu writing. The Cook will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all Mississippi State University – Extension Head Start Program employees. Immediate Supervisor: Center Operations Coordinator

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Assistant Professor

• 509723

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038500 - Political Science and Public Adm

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

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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Research Engineer I,II, or III

• 509596

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061800 - Inst for Clean Energy Technology

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The individual filling this position will function at the professional research level and will collaborate with researchers involved in design and implementation of ASME NQA-1 qualified test systems for nuclear-grade HEPA-filter research. This position will perform engineering research, data analysis, and report preparation. The individual will be expected to evaluate and apply standardized engineering procedures and techniques to research projects. Limited exercise of judgement is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations. The individual will be responsible for the development of methods and procedures used by the research team, training of personnel, and ensuring the QA/QC policies and procedures are followed. The individual may be responsible for supervising technicians and students that prepare for testing, collect test data, and perform data reduction. Research activities include developing publications and presentations for national conferences. Some travel may be required

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Director of Institutional Analytics

• 509727

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 461100 - Office of Inst Rsch & Effectiveness

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

The Director of Institutional Analytics will lead the strategic design, execution, and management of data analytics operations across the institution. This role involves deep collaboration with academic and administrative departments to enhance institutional effectiveness through data-driven decision-making. The Director will translate complex data into actionable insights and ensure the accuracy and integrity of institutional data.

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Intermittent Worker

• 509717

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Research - RES

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), located in Canton, MS, is focused on providing engineering training and technical assistance to manufacturing-related industries. Major activities include teaching professional development workshops, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Problem Solving, among others, and conducting on-site engineering projects.

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Assistant Teaching Professor

• 509658

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011300 - Animal & Dairy Science

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor and livestock judging team coach to teach applied courses in animal evaluation and lead a nationally competitive livestock judging program. The position is a 12-month, non-tenure track position. The successful candidate will have a 100% instruction appointment.

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Custodian II

• 509676

• Harrison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings. This position is responsible for custodial services operations, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc. This is a “safety-sensitive” position.

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Fiscal Operations Business Manager or Business Manager

• 509526

• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313200 - Meridian Campus

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

Provides direction and leadership in the management of fiscal operations and systems of a college, school or division of the University. Directs the financial planning, budgeting, and funding allocation functions for a college or school. Oversees accounting and reporting of all financial matters within the college or school. Works closely with the college or school Dean and senior leadership team to develop the strategic planning, organizational analysis, and long-range plan to ensure alignment within the college of school. This position is being advertised as a single vacancy that will be filled at either the Fiscal Operations Business Manager or Business Manager level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

• 509724

• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313203 - Meridian Healthcare Administration

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

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.

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Assistant Teacher - Head Start

• 509729

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

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Behavior Analyst

• 509696

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 051900 - Mississippi Institute on Disabilities

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

We anticipate filling up to four (4) positions from this job posting. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will provide assessment, treatment development (i.e., program development), monitor progress and provide supervision of clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols all based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in clinic, school, the home, and community settings.

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Instructor I, II or III

• 509660

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011300 - Animal & Dairy Science

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences is seeking an Instructor and livestock judging team coach to teach applied courses in animal evaluation and lead a nationally competitive livestock judging program. The position is a 12-month, non-tenure track position. The successful candidate will have a 100% instruction appointment.

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Teacher - Head Start

• 508400

• Harrison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - Human Sciences- Early Childhood

• Head Start Positions
• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Responsible for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year- old children. Position works collaboratively with an assistant teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

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