Associate Professor/Full Professor

Position Function:

The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts and the School of Architecture at Mississippi State University is seeking to fill a 9-month, tenure track, full-time position for the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association endowed professorship. The Associate/Full professor position will help develop and conduct a program of research, teaching and service responsibilities in forest products and sustainable bioproducts with an emphasis on wood and mass timber in housing, green building, timber-based modular design, hybrid mass timber construction, and will teach studios focused on the exploration and application of mass timber design.

Salary Grade: UC

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 Sustainable Bioproducts, College of Forest Resources, and the School of Architecture (housed in the College of Architecture, Art+ Design) are both located on campus at Mississippi State University.

Area of Specialization:

Wood and mass timber

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2025.

Tenure Track Status:

Yes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include developing and conducting a program of teaching, research, and service in the Sustainable Bioproducts Department and the School of Architecture. Program area emphasis will be in sustainable bioproducts, architecture, forest and natural resources, or an affiliated area. The candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized program and extramurally funded mass timber research program with federal, internal and external stakeholders, which will provide internal and external service and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher learning in forest products, forest and/or natural resources, and/or professional licensure and a degree in architecture as appropriate. Experience teaching with design studio required. The applicant must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and will be expected to develop a national reputation in program as well as maintain a focus on adding value to state-, regional-, and national-based stakeholders.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Yes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Particular consideration will be given to candidates with expertise, experience, and/or high potential in the topics outlined above along with demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and candidates with design studio teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of forest products and architecture. Skilled in using and conducting programs through multiple media avenues (internet, interactive video, distance learning, etc.). Experience teaching with design studio.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Physical requirements will be consistent with those associated with the incumbent's research and service program.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

All applicants must apply on line at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu, and will be required to include a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, portfolio, and contact information for three professional references, and transcripts of all degrees. Review of materials will begin on December 3, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts for all degrees will be required from the successful candidate. Social security numbers should be redacted off all applicant materials.

Screening Date:

December 3, 2024, until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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