Assistant Professor - Nutrition

Position Function The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health Promotion (BCHNHP) at Mississippi State University (MSU) seeks to fill a 9‑month tenure‑track position to begin January2026. The successful candidate will hold a 70% appointment in teaching through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a 30% appointment in research through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Nutrition; graduate programs include an MS in Nutrition, an MPH in Nutrition, a PhD in Nutrition, and a PhD in Functional Foods, Nutrition, and Health. In addition, the candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in their area of expertise through scholarship, extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. The candidate will also support accreditation standards in compliance with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the MPH housed in BCHNHP, and assist with the MPH program’s recruitment, retention, and implementation efforts. Salary Grade UC – Unclassified. Salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. See staff compensation structure or skilled crafts and service maintenance compensation schedule for ranges. 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. It offers B.S., M.S., M.P.H., and Ph.D. degrees and currently has approximately 550 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate students. The department has a strong record of preparing undergraduates for medical school, dental school, veterinary school, and other biomedical professional and/or graduate programs. Area of Specialization Nutrition Anticipated Appointment Date January1,2026 Tenure Track Status Yes Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate courses Mentor undergraduate and graduate students Conduct research, seek extramural funding, publish scholarly works Assist MPH program recruitment, retention, and implementation efforts Assist with MPH CEPH accreditation Perform departmental, college, university, and professional service Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in nutrition, public health, or closely related field from an accredited institution. Experience in proposal writing and publications in refereed journals. Ability to work collaboratively, strong oral and writing communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and collegial work environment; work effectively with others as a team member. ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS) Yes Preferred Qualifications MPH with nutrition emphasis or experience in other related areas of public health Experience teaching nutrition‑related courses at the post‑secondary level Experience with CEPH accreditation Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Applicants must have the ability to develop a research program in their area of interest with extramural funding, teach in various areas of nutrition, have people skills needed to advise both undergraduate and graduate students in the field, as well as working with international student population and faculty. Working Conditions and Physical Effort No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. 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, MS39762, (662) 325‑5839. #J-18808-Ljbffr