"Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Position Function:

The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position under the supervision of the Director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering. This position will serve as a professional faculty member and specific activities include teaching, research, service, and advising students in the Chemical Engineering program.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is one of the eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering, housing both the Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering degree programs. The school offers ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (available both on-campus and distance), and a doctoral degree in Engineering with a concentration in Chemical Engineering (available both on-campus and distance). The two programs combined have an average enrollment of more than 300 undergraduate and graduate students, with 13 faculty members currently supporting the school. Faculty members have developed a strong research program in the areas of Molecular Modeling, Optoelectronics, Soft Materials, Polymers, Catalysis, Fuel Cells, Crystallization, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, and Subsurface Carbon Storage. Faculty in the school are active in many university research centers, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS), the Advanced Composite Institute (ACI), and the High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2), among others.

Area of Specialization:

Chemical Engineering

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are illustrations of the various types of duties assigned to this position. The absence of specific statements of duties not exclude duties from the position if the work is a logical assignment of the position.
1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Chemical Engineering.
2. Responsible for establishing an externally funded research program.
3. Serve as an academic advisor to graduate and undergraduate students.
4. Supervise research of graduate students.
5. Write and submit proposals to prospective sponsors.
6. Engage in scholarly activities resulting in journal and conference papers.
7. Participate in cross-functional research initiative that require coordination and collaboration among research groups, departments, and research centers.
8. Serve as an active member of the technical community and participate in the activities of professional and/or technical societies.
9. Pursue scholarly and professional activities that will keep him/her at the leading edge in their field.
10. Provide leadership and service for school, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a BS in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work, demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in institutional and professional service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment. Successful candidates are also expected to elevate the reputation of MSU through their professional activities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Standard office and professional environment.

Instructions for Applying:

Interested parties must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter summarizing qualifications, detailed curriculum vitae, a teaching vision statement, a research vision statement, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicant screening will begin December 2025.

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 status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.