Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion (BNHP) at Mississippi State University (MSU) seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-track position to begin August 16, 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 food science and technology, food microbiology, food chemistry, food biochemistry, and/or Food Product Development. In addition, the candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in their area through scholarship, extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. Salary Grade : UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition & Health Promotion has academic, research, and extension education missions within the traditions of land-grant universities. The Department has faculty with expertise in biochemistry, nutrition/dietetics, food science and technology, culinology, and/or health promotion disciplines. The Department offers B.S., M.S., M.P.H., and Ph.D. degrees and currently has approximately 550 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students. A hallmark of the Department is its success in preparing undergraduates for medical school, dental school, veterinary school, and other biomedical professional and/or graduate programs.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in food science, microbiology, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience in proposal writing and publications in refereed journals.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Conduct research, seek extramural funding, publish scholarly works
- Perform departmental, college, university, and professional service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
