Assistant Professor

Job description

Position Function: The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of research accomplishments and a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary Grade : UC: For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: The Mississippi State University Department of Chemistry includes 29 faculty and staff and 90 students, hailing from more than 16 countries and over 20 states. The department graduates around 20 Bachelor’s, 5 Master’s, and 10 Doctoral students each year. In addition, the department teaches approximately 5000 students each year. Anticipated Appointment Date: August 16, 2026 Tenure Track Status: Tenure-Track Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. The successful candidate will establish a strong independent research program including obtaining independent funding through federal agencies, foundations and industry partners. The candidate will recruit and mentor PhD level graduate students, publish research in peer-reviewed journals and participate in professional conferences to disseminate their research. 2. The successful candidate will pursue con...