Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi

Title: Assistant Professor in forest healthEmployer: University of MississippiDepartment: Agricultural Science & Plant Protec:Location: Main Campus – Starkville, MSApplication deadline: August 14, 2025, or until the position is filled.Tenure Track Status: Yes.Full position description and application instructionsPosition SummaryThe Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection (www.agscipp.msstate.edu/) at Mississippi State University seeks to fill a tenure-track, assistant professor position in forest health based at the main campus in Starkville. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a multidisciplinary, internationally recognized, and extramurally funded research program using innovative approaches to address basic and applied research topics in forest health that synergize with existing strengths within the departments of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection (https://www.agscipp.msstate.edu/) and Forestry (https://www.forestry.msstate.edu/). The research area of particular interest is an increased molecular understanding of ecological interactions involving arthropods, pathogens, and/or mycorrhizae and corresponding tree health in forests and/or urban settings. Possible areas of study in these interactions include, but are not limited to chemical ecology, biological control, and plant resistance. Collaboration with other researchers and Extension Service colleagues both on and off campus is expected. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, teaching a foundation course in forest health, as well as advanced courses relevant to their areas of expertise, advising undergraduate students, and serving on graduate student committees. The successful candidate is expected to be an interactive member of the faculty, as well as contribute to relevant scientific/professional societies.Duties IncludePossible areas of study in these interactions include, but are not limited to chemical ecology, biological control, and plant resistance.Collaboration with other researchers and Extension Service colleagues both on and off campus is expected.The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, teaching a foundation course in forest health, as well as one or more advanced courses relevant to their areas of expertise, advising undergraduate students, and serving on graduate student committees.The successful candidate is expected to be an interactive member of the faculty, as well as contribute to relevant scientific/professional societies.and more!Desired QualificationsA Ph.D. in entomology, plant pathology, or a related field is required with demonstrated scholarly productivity involving both molecular and field research and excellence in written and oral communication.If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.