Assistant Professor - Food Science Job Oxford area,Mississippi USA,Education / Teaching

Position Function:

The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion(BNHP) at Mississippi State University (MSU) seeks to fill a9-month tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will hold a 70% appointment in teachingthrough 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 teachboth 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 intheir area through scholarship, extramural funding, and mentoringgraduate students.

Salary Grade:

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 Promotionhas academic, research, and extension education missions within thetraditions of land-grant universities. The Department has facultywith 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 70graduate 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.

Area of Specialization:

Food Science

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026.

Tenure Track Status:

Yes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Conduct research, seek extramural funding, publish scholarlyworks
Perform departmental, college, university, and professional service

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in food science, microbiology, or closely related field from an accredited institution. Experience in proposal writing and publications inrefereed journals.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Yes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Applicants must have the ability to develop a research program intheir area of interest with extramural funding, teach in various areas of food science and technology, have people skills needed toadvise both undergraduate and graduate students in the field, aswell as work with a diverse, international student population andfaculty. Ability to work collaboratively, strong oral and writingcommunication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and collegial work environment;

work effectively with others as ateam member.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, andnearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoorfacility.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

All applicants must apply online s.msstate.edu. Candidates should submit additional required items by onlineattachments or other means. These items include, but are not limited to:
1) A letter of application
2) Personal statement of teaching, research, and outreachphilosophy.
3) Curriculum Vitae - including details on education, experience,and research publications.
4) Names and contact information (i.e.,addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers) of at least three professional references.
5) College and University transcripts Any social security numbers on requested transcripts or other documents should be redacted.

Mail additional items to:
Biochemistry, Nutrition & Health Promotion Attn:
Dr. Daniel G. Peterson Box 9805 Mississippi State, MS 39762 E-mail: dp127 Phone:

Screening Date:

April 29, 2026, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.

Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy,religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation,genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other statusto the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Officeof Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O.6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, .

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