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Assistant Professor

• 510744

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038900 - Sociology

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Assistant Professor in Criminology, using either qualitative or quantitative methods. All areas of research and teaching expertise will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach Statistics or Theory.

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Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor

• 510726

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

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313204 - Meridian Division of Education

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Educational Leadership at Mississippi State University on the Meridian Campus. The Division of Education invites applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position, teaching primarily in educational leadership degree programs beginning fall 2026.

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Athletic Academic Tutor (Intermittent Worker)

• 510743

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 300601 - The Dept of Ath Acad Supp Serv

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Academic Affairs - AAA

Athletic Academic Tutors will work with student-athletes one-on-one or in a group setting concerning specific matter, helping organize the subject matter, helping with studying the material as well as other preparatory measures needed for retention. Tutors are hired as needed, and employment typically lasts at least one full semester.

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Intermittent Worker, Facilitator Pool

• 510718

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 190400 - MASEP

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Research - RES

Conduct alcohol safety education classes for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) first offense. Classes are held all over the state of Mississippi.

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Project Coordinator I, II, III or Senior

• 510664

• Vicksburg, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193603 - Instit for Systems Engr Resch(ISER)

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

This position manages projects, data requests, and provides project financial data for the ISER. This position will monitor project activities through planning, delivery, and reporting and will support the project team members by enhancing project communication, organization, and delivery. This position reports to the Center Director and will also perform other duties requested by the Center Director and Associate Directors. Ranking qualifications within levels (I, II, III, and Senior) are based on education and experience.

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Assistant Professor of Practice

• 510716

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061700 - Mechanical Engineering

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Michael W. Hall school 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 school. An Assistant Professor of Practice 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.

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Research Engineer I, II, III, or Senior

• 510665

• Vicksburg, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193603 - Instit for Systems Engr Resch(ISER)

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

Research Engineer position in the Institute for Systems Engineering Research (ISER) within the Institute for Computational Research in Science and Engineering (ICRES) at Mississippi State University. ISER is located at Vicksburg, MS on the campus of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). ISER maintains strong interaction with industry and also stresses a cross disciplinary education and research program. The individual serves under the general direction of the MSU ISER Director located at Vicksburg, MS. Level of appointment is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Deputy Director, ASSURE

• 510685

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 193700 - ASSURE

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Deputy Director for ASSURE is a full-time position in support of ASSURE located on MSU’s Main Campus. This position is responsible to the Executive Director for driving UAS integration in the nation’s airspace system to improve national security, commerce, public safety and benefit through the applied research capabilities across ASSURE’s 30 universities and over 100 industry and government partners. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders (FAA, NASA, FEMA, NIST, DHS, DOD, and other agencies and industry customers) to support the development of innovative regulatory frameworks that facilitate safe and effective UAS implementation in our everyday lives. Coordinates with Associate Directors and the Office of Research and Economic Development in the creation of proposals and associated budgets, and further assists in the capture of research grants and contracts. Develops and maintains technical understanding of all ASSURE universities' and partners’ competences, identifies opportunities for employment of these capabilities, and advances solutions to capture opportunities and solve problems. Serves as MSU and ASSURE advocate to federal, state, and commercial activities in the USA and internationally. Utilizes this experience and expertise to inform the Executive Director’s development effort in creating strategic plans and vision for ASSURE.

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Intermittent Worker

• 510626

• Pontotoc County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 014600 - Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Exp

• Intermittent Worker
• Support Staff

• Intermittent

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

This position provides support to the research program and Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch operations including assisting in farm production operations and equipment and facilities maintenance.

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Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor

• 510710

• Stoneville, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 183300 - CVM MS Aquatic Diagnostic Lab

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for an assistant/associate/full clinical professor in aquatic diagnostics and research. This position is located at the Aquatic Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ARDL), housed at the Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center in Stoneville, Mississippi. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of aquatic animal medicine and aquaculture production. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi catfish industry, the ARDL plays a pivotal role in providing essential veterinary services, including diagnostics, preventive medicine, and disease management for catfish and other aquaculture producers in Mississippi and surrounding states.

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Professor & Head & Endowed Chair

• 510602

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 010300 - Ag & Bio Engineering

• Executive/Administrative/Managerial
• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The head is a full-time administrative position and reports to the Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS) and Director of the Mississippi Agricultural Forestry & Experiment Station (MAFES), the Director of the Mississippi State University Extension Service (MSU-ES), and the Dean of the College of Engineering. The head provides visionary leadership for all aspects of the department's current and future activities in teaching, research, Extension, and service. The head is responsible for administrative management fostering teamwork among faculty, staff and students of the department by using appropriate communication, management methods, and organizational guidelines to develop, enable, implement, and evaluate programs. The head fosters relationships and communication with other academic and center/institute heads on- and off-campus, and external stakeholders. The head is responsible for managing appropriated funds, extramural support as gifts, grants and/or contracts, allocating departmental resources, making timely decisions, delegating responsibility, and motivating faculty and staff toward accomplishment of defined teaching, research, and service objectives, as well as other scholarly activities on- and off-campus. This position holds the William & Sherry Berry Endowed Chair.

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Assistant Professor of Practice

• 510632

• 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 Asst. Professor of Practice 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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Intern

• 510612

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184100 - CVM AHC Administration

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

This position would provide veterinary, including emergency care, to equine patients admitted to Animal Health Center.

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Intermittent Worker

• 510567

• Raymond, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012300 - Brown Loam Branch Experiment Statio

• Intermittent Worker
• Support Staff

• Intermittent

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

This position provides support to the agronomic research program operations including data collection, field management, and assisting in farm production operations and facilities maintenance. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

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Laboratory Technologist II

• 510553

• Miami, FL

• Florida

• 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University is hiring a Laboratory Technologist II to support the development and application of molecular assays to support fisheries and biodiversity monitoring. This position is based at NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. This lab technician position will primarily involve molecular biology laboratory work, but will also provide opportunities for bioinformatics computational work. Experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques and developing quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays is expected, but ample learning opportunities for growth and development will be provided. The successful applicant will work in a highly collaborative environment, assisting in the transition of advanced 'omics technologies from the lab to large-scale fisheries and ecological surveys.

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Research Engineer I, II, III or Senior

• 510579

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194100 - Advanced Composites Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Advanced Composites Institute, or ACI, focuses on pioneering transformational composite technologies in a variety of critical sectors, including aerospace, civil, military, energy, automotive and other emerging markets. It was created at MSU with the donation of a revolutionary stitched composite process and equipment originally developed at NASA by pioneering scientist Marvin B. Dow.

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Animal Health Technician Trainee, I or II

• 510540

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184100 - CVM AHC Administration

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

To perform a variety of duties involved in providing technical support to the Animal Health Center; provide instruction to Animal Health Technicians and professional veterinary students.

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Composite Technician and Specialist

• 510528

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194100 - Advanced Composites Institute

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking a composite technician and specialist based at their Advanced Composites Institute (ACI) in Starkville, MS. The chosen candidate will serve in a multi-faceted role as a composite technician and an area specialist in a state-of-the-art large-scale composite prototyping facility. He or she will execute, develop, and improve composite manufacturing technologies that are easily transferred to industry partners for implementation, following site AS9100 quality and safety requirements. Further, he or she will serve in a specialist role that encompasses achieving and maintaining Subject Matter Expertise and leadership in one or more critical areas of the facility, including, but not limited to, composite training (K12-industrial WFD), additive manufacturing, advanced CNC machining, inventory management, equipment management, quality management, safety management, or facilities management.

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Lead Irrigation Technician

• 510525

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 751400 - Campus Landscape

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

Manages the repairs, installation and maintenance on all irrigation systems associated with the University.

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Clinical Veterinary Fellow

• 510524

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 183900 - CVM Pathobiology/Population Med Dep

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month
• Time-Limited Full-Time 12-Month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Clinical Veterinary Fellow provides high-quality clinical care within the Small Animal Emergency Service of the Animal Health Center and supports advanced care for critically ill patients in the Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This is a service-oriented, entry-level clinical position designed to support recent graduates, with structured mentoring and professional development provided. This position is a 2-year time-limited position. The Fellow plays a key role in delivering emergency and critical care services, collaborating with clinical faculty and staff to enhance patient outcomes, and contributing to a high standard of client and referring veterinarian service. The position also supports the teaching mission of the College through direct supervision and instruction of veterinary and veterinary technician students.

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Agricultural Technician

• 510518

• Stoneville, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 013200 - Delta Research and Extension Center

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

Perform routine and specialized procedures in support of research projects.

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Intermittent Worker

• 510495

• Stoneville, MS

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 013200 - Delta Research and Extension Center

• Intermittent Worker
• Support Staff

• Intermittent

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

Provides support and assistance to the research program to facilitate research activities in a specific area of discipline.

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Intermittent Worker - Farrier Services

• 510497

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

To assist the podiatrist with farrier services.

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Intermittent Worker - Riley Center

• 510489

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

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313214 - MSU-Riley Center

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

This is an intermittent position with irregular hours. The primary function of individuals in this position is to assist the full-time staff of the MSU Riley Center in preparation, execution, and deconstruction of all performance/event related equipment in the facility's various spaces. The primary focus will be on, but not limited to, performances/events in the Grand Opera House space. Individuals in this position will primarily report to the Technical Director of the MSU Riley Center, but may, at times, be asked to assist other full-time staff. This position will, at times, be working with various touring crews for national touring shows and well-known artists. Therefore, a respectable level of decorum is required.

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Associate Director, Administrative Operations

• 510460

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194000 - Raspet

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Associate Director, Administrative Operations (ADO) will report directly to the Director of the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (Raspet) and support senior staff in advancing the mission of Raspet to “Advance aerospace technologies, practices, and safety through solution-oriented aeronautical research and partnerships to solve the most challenging problems for our customers and the nation.” The ADO will ensure effective coordination of initiatives and communication across flight operations, research engineering, program management, and business units as well as support coordination with the broader MSU community and external stakeholders. The ADO will engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand the numerous initiatives, projects, and objectives of Raspet’s research and service mission, providing support and coordination at Raspet.

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Registered Behavior Technician

• 510480

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 051900 - Mississippi Institute on Disabilities

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) reports to the Executive Director of the Mississippi Institute on Disabilities and their licensed supervisor. They will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism, related developmental disorders, and behavioral disorders (e.g., impulse regulation issues, social navigation issues) in a school-based or clinical-based setting. The Registered Behavioral Technician will directly implement behavioral protocols, conduct behavioral skills training, collect data on programs, model program implementation for parents and school staff, and assist the Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) with clinical assessments as needed.

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Associate Professor/Professor & Director

• 510464

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 018000 - Southern Rural Development Center

• Executive/Administrative/Managerial
• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

Mississippi State University is seeking a 12-month, tenured faculty appointment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with split responsibilities in research (50%), and extension (50%). The faculty member in this position serves as Director of the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC). The Center Director is responsible for carrying out policies and procedures established by the SRDC Board of Directors; managing the Center's budget, activities and programs; generating and directing innovative multistate research and extension programs; promoting the Center's mission, capabilities and program with primary funding organizations, potential financial supporters and clientele; providing synergistic leadership to public and private rural development activities in the South; seeking funding and other resources to support state and multistate development activities of the participating states and institutions; and fostering more effective and better funded partnerships among the region's 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant institutions.

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Clinical Veterinary Fellow

• 510456

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 184000 - CVM Clinical Science Department

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM

The Clinical Veterinary Fellow provides high-quality clinical care within the Small Animal Emergency Service of the Animal Health Center and supports advanced care for critically ill patients in the Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This is a service-oriented, entry-level clinical position designed to support recent graduates, with structured mentoring and professional development provided. This position is a 2-year time-limited position. The Fellow plays a key role in delivering emergency and critical care services, collaborating with clinical faculty and staff to enhance patient outcomes, and contributing to a high standard of client and referring veterinarian service. The position also supports the teaching mission of the College through direct supervision and instruction of veterinary and veterinary technician students.

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Research Associate I-III, or Senior

• 510435

• Hancock County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

Provide computer science support in the development of data management capabilities and visualization techniques for NOAA and its partners. An experienced computer scientist with extensive development experience and cloud-based programming is required to complete this work.

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Extension Program Assistant

• 510440

• Harrison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 015901 - CREC-Coastal Marine Ext Program

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

To support a variety of routine and specialized Extension and research duties focused on a combination of coastal conservation and restoration, environmental monitoring, environmental stewardship, and environmental education. This position is administratively associated with the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its Coastal and Marine Extension Program (CREC-CMEP).

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