Assistant Professor 511029 Main Campus - Starkville, MS Mississippi - Main Campus 012000 - Biochemistry Nutrition Health Promo Faculty Regular Full-Time 9-month Opening on: Aug 27 2026 Position Function: 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 January 2027. The successful candidate will hold a
60% appointment in teaching through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a 40% appointment in research through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Biochemistry. In addition, the candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in their area of expertise that aligns with
the department’s mission through publication of peer-reviewed articles, procurement of extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will also support Biochemistry’s student recruitment and retention efforts. 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/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, as well as other biomedical professional and/or graduate programs. Area of Specialization: Biochemistry Anticipated Appointment Date: January 1, 2027. Tenure Track Status:
Yes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate responsibilities include: • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as well as developing graduate-level coursework• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students• Conducting research, seeking extramural funding, publishing scholarly works• Performing departmental, college, university, and professional service Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral
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